The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War
Step back in time and experience Britain during its most challenging yet triumphant era! Join us for the extraordinary follow up to The Longest Yarn. Britain at War delves into life in Britain from September 3rd 1939 to VE Day on May 8th 1945 in crochet form.
Venue: Market Hall
Next Date: Fri 6th Jun | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Description
Friday 6 June – Sunday 29 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.
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