Yarn art telling the stories of life in Britain during World War II is to go on display in Stoke-on-Trent.
An 80-metre knitted and crocheted depiction titled Britain at War will go on show at Stoke Minster on Saturday, 4 October.
Scenes depict significant events such as D-Day and The Blitz as well as services including the Women’s Land Army and the Home Guard.
The creations will be accompanied by ‘The Gang’, eight life size figures representing the services that worked tirelessly during the war. They include a Land Girl and a Spitfire pilot.
The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War exhibition follows the success of The Longest Yarn: D-Day held at the same venue last year.
Paul Adams, Parish Warden for Stoke Minster, said: “It’s brilliant that the Longest Yarn is back in Stoke in this momentous centenary year for the city and the 80th anniversary of VE and VJ Day. It has been really special to mark these occasions with the special services at the Minster and across the city.
“The Longest Yarn at Stoke Minster will bring a really different element to the commemorations, as well as lots of people into our wonderful city.
“I can’t wait to welcome visitors to Stoke Minster and see them wowed by this stunning and thought-provoking exhibition.”
The panels – each created with guidance from historians – have been made by groups across the country including one in Staffordshire.
The exhibition will run until Wednesday, 29 October.
Opening times will be advertised on social media and websites which can be found here and here.
Entry is free with a suggested donation of £5 per adult.
- Three concerts will be taking place while the exhibition is running. They are The Military Wives Choir on 11 October, a performance by the University Hospital Orchestra on 18 October and a Staffordshire Choirs Association event on 25 October.
- Stoke Minster is also creating a new knitted/crochet poppy drape for the 80th anniversary of VE and VJ Day. Poppy making sessions are held at the Minster every Thursday through September between 12pm and 2pm. People can also make poppies at home and drop them off.
