THE Thirsk Yarnbombers have struck again - but this time in the heart of the country's capital.

They brought a blaze of colour to London's annual Lord Mayor's Show by covering Welcome to Yorkshire’s float with knitted poppies to mark Remembrance Day.

The seaside land train Sea Breezes is usually found transporting holidaymakers along the promenades of Bridlington.

But it travelled to London for the huge parade covered with poppies and white Yorkshire roses by the self-styled "ninja knitters" of the Thirsk Yarnbombers.

A team of 25 knitters worked tirelessly since the end of September to create the stunning display and give Yorkshire a real presence at the show - a spectacular mix of pageantry and carnival fun that dates back to 1215.

Welcome to Yorkshire boss Sir Gary Verity said: “Our float at the Lord Mayor’s Show gets better and better every year and it’s fantastic that the Thirsk Yarnbombers have got involved to mark Remembrance Day.

"They’ve done a fantastic job - the land train looks marvellous.”