The poppy sculpture Weeping Window, by artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper, has opened in Cardiff, as part of the UK-wide tour to mark the centenary of the First World War.

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The sculpture, made up of thousands of ceramic poppies, will be on display from 8 August to 24 September 2017.

A mother and baby take a look at the sculpture after its unveiling

A little girl admires the display of ceramic poppies

For the first time visitors will be able to view the sculpture from all sides, including behind, through the Senedd’s floor to ceiling windows.

The sculpture cascades through one of the windows of the Senedd building

Alongside Weeping Window the National Assembly for Wales will also host an exhibition titled Women, War and Peace by Lee Karen Stow which tells the story of Welsh women affected by war.

Ann Jones AM, Deputy Presiding Officer of the National Assembly for Wales, said:

“It is a privilege and an honour to host this iconic sculpture at our iconic Senedd.

“It is the focal point of Welsh civic and political life and it is fitting that we mark the sacrifice made by so many Welsh women and men during the First World War by displaying this poignant piece of work."