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"We're eagerly anticipating the first daffodil sighting of spring. After all, that means warm weather, skirts without tights and picnics in the park are just around the corner. However, London dwellers already have these gorgeous buds by the plenty, thanks to the \"Garden of Light\" art installation in Paternoster Square. A patch of more than 2,100 daffodils are currently on display there to honor nurses and all the amazing work they do each and every day. Oh, and did we mention these flowers glow? About 1,000 of the flowers were handmade in collaboration with Marie Curie , a charity that supports the terminally ill, and Greyworld , an artist collective known for their public art displays, as part of the Great Daffodil Appeal 2017. As you can see, they look totally real. Since many of the Marie Curie nurses work at night, this exhibit lights up once the sun sets to represent how they bring \"light in the darkest hours.\" But the garden is more of an experience than just a sight to take in. Visitors are encouraged to share a story on the memory wall and while you stroll amongst all of the yellow, you'll also hear people reading stories from nurses out loud. The hope for this installation is that it will help raise funds so nurses who are part of the Marie Curie charity can continue to assist people living with terminal illnesses. Anyone who donates money will be given a daffodil pin to wear during the month of March. Meaning you can sport your favorite upcoming season proudly, and for a good cause, too. h/t Martha Stewart"
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