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Friday 6 June – Saturday 28 June (except Friday 13th June and 25th and 26th June)

Coming to Plymouth ahead of its official premiere at Southwell Minster in September, the exhibition features 28 metres of displays alongside several of ‘The Gang’ – life-size representations of the heroes who saved Britain in its hour of need, from Land Girls to Spitfire Pilots. Each scene, meticulously crafted with guidance from historians, tells the unique and poignant story of this momentous period in history.

Inspired by Tansy Forster’s admiration for toppers and yarn bombing events in the UK, this project began as a simple garden wall topper for the D-Day 80th Anniversary. It blossomed into a magnificent 80-metre work of art, representing 80 years and the 80 days of The Battle of Normandy which is now on tour in the USA.

With enthusiasm undimmed, The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War was the natural next step!

Don’t miss this chance to witness history come alive through art and storytelling. Be part of a global tribute to the resilience and bravery that defined an era.

Alongside this stunning exhibition will be the opportunity to experience our state of the art 360 dome which will be showing Devonport:  A Tide of Memories. This free film will give you the opportunity to explore the rich history of Devonport, focusing on three iconic landmarks: Market Hall and its Clock Tower, Devonport Column, and Devonport Guildhall. Using a blend of game development tools, 360 drone footage, immersive audio and traditional film techniques, the documentary chronicles Devonport’s formation, evolution, and the challenges it has faced over the years. There will also be a short preview of a brand new 360 immersive film all about HMNB Devonport.

The exhibition will be open during our normal hours as follows:

Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm

Saturday: 9.30am – 4.00pm

Sunday: 9.30am – 2.00pm

Film screening times will be displayed each day at Market Hall,  no booking is necessary.