A wall of hand-knitted poppies has been unveiled at an Exmouth church ahead of remembrance services in the town.

Exmouth Journal: Deputy mayor Brian Bailey with Stecey-anne Waterhouse. Picture: Jean HoldenDeputy mayor Brian Bailey with Stecey-anne Waterhouse. Picture: Jean Holden (Image: Archant)

The display at the former Tower Street Methodist Church, which features more than 50,000 knitted poppies, was officially launched on Monday (November 4).

Volunteers, led by project organiser Stacey Waterhouse, spent hours knitting together the poppies to create a wall which cascades down the side of the town centre building.

The poignant display is set to remain in place until Monday, November 25.

The launch on Monday was attended by Royal British Legion members, town councillors and deputy mayor Brian Bailey.

Exmouth Journal: The official launch of the poppy display at the former Tower Street Methodist Church. Picture: Jean HoldenThe official launch of the poppy display at the former Tower Street Methodist Church. Picture: Jean Holden (Image: Archant)

Miss Waterhouse said: "There was a lovely turnout - so many people came down to see the poppies.

"When we first started this we were looking to get 500 poppies if we could - to get more than 50,000 is staggering."

Exmouth Journal: Smilestones feature as part of the poppy display. Picture: Jean HoldenSmilestones feature as part of the poppy display. Picture: Jean Holden (Image: Archant)

Exmouth Journal: The purple heart. Picture: Jean HoldenThe purple heart. Picture: Jean Holden (Image: Archant)

Exmouth Journal: The poppy display in Exmouth. Picture: Jean HoldenThe poppy display in Exmouth. Picture: Jean Holden (Image: Archant)

Exmouth Journal: Smilestones featured in the poppy display. Picture: Jean HoldenSmilestones featured in the poppy display. Picture: Jean Holden (Image: Archant)