THE sacrifice of those who died in the First World War was the subject of workshops attended by dozens of children.

Bradford's Peace Museum held the Poppies for Remembrance sessions for pupils from primary schools including Eastwood in Keighley and Cullingworth.

The sessions were held as part of the museum's ongoing Great War centenary anniversary programme.

The children learned about those who fought in the war and the different coloured poppies. The red flowers honour fallen soldiers, white represent conscientious objectors, who often faced public ridicule for their decision not to fight, and purple is for horses that died on the battlefield.

Children made their own poppies at the museum and held a minute's silence.

Museum spokesman Shannen Lang said: "We finished with a story 'Where the poppies grow' and then had a minute's silence. It helped the children realise the importance of remembrance."