Bayeux Around Britain - Terrific Tapestries

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Find out more about the Bayeux Tapestry and our very own Knutsford Millennium Tapestry and what they have in common.

Saxon spinning and weaving day—TBC 

Join North Cheshire Guild of Spinners, Weavers & Dyers to find out how threads got from sheep to tapestry. Hands-on Anglo-Saxon activities for all the family.

The Bayeux Tapestry: The Full Yarn- 7pm Thursday 11th February, Knutsford Market Hall 

Daisy Black provides a hawk’s eye view of the Bayeux Tapestry, where kings battle, oaths are broken and wheels of cheese are stolen by crafty foxes.

The Making of the Bayeux Tapestry —TBC 

A talk by Professor Gale Owen-Crocker on spinning, weaving, drawing and drafting as well as the embroidery.

Knutsford Millennium Tapestry Talks—TBC 

Enjoy a 30 minute talk on the masterpiece from our expert volunteers. You'll hear how and why it was made and learn the real life stories at the heart of the tapestry. Weekly talks or book a longer talk for your group or society.

See our website and social media for more information www.knutsfordheritage.co.uk