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Yahoo
04-03-2025
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Knitted exhibition tells yarns from D-Day
An 80m-long (262ft) display made by knitters across the world recreating the scenes of D-Day has gone on display in Peterborough. The Longest Yarn was created with the help of about 180 crafters across the world, to recreate 80 scenes from the 1944 landings of allied troops in Normandy, France in World War Two. The exhibition is being held at Peterborough Cathedral from Tuesday until 1 April and will be the last time it goes on display in the United Kingdom. "The Longest Yarn is a moving tribute to the courage of those who served in the D-Day landings," a spokesperson for the cathedral said. "This knitted and crocheted installation captures the significance of that day, offering a respectful space for reflection. "It serves as a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice that shaped the course of history as well as a chance to remember those currently serving in our military." The exhibition has previously been on display in France before touring Britain. On social media, The Longest Yarn team said it would be the last display in the UK before it is taken on tour in the United States, after which it would return to its permanent home in northern France. In February, it was due to appear at the American Library based in the Millennium Library in Norwich, however, the event was cancelled due to safety concerns and a lack of space. At the time, Norfolk County Council said: "As potential visitor numbers began to grow, concerns emerged about the ability to host such an important exhibition in a relatively small space in a way that it could be fully and safely enjoyed by those wishing to view it." Entrance to the exhibition at Peterborough Cathedral is free but those behind the event "would be very grateful" for a suggested donation of £2.50 per person to go towards the upkeep of the venue. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Knitted D-Day display cancelled over safety fears Army of knitted soldiers raise awareness for D-Day Cartoonist's 'mission' to get more men knitting Queen of knitting's glorious treasures rehomed Globe attracted 'thousands' to cathedral Giant scale model moon hangs in cathedral The Longest Yarn Peterborough Cathedral
BBC News
04-03-2025
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- BBC News
Knitted D-Day scenes go on display in Peterborough Cathedral
An 80m-long (262ft) display made by knitters across the world recreating the scenes of D-Day has gone on display in Longest Yarn was created with the help of about 180 crafters across the world, to recreate 80 scenes from the 1944 landings of allied troops in Normandy, France in World War Two. The exhibition is being held at Peterborough Cathedral from Tuesday until 1 April and will be the last time it goes on display in the United Kingdom. "The Longest Yarn is a moving tribute to the courage of those who served in the D-Day landings," a spokesperson for the cathedral said. "This knitted and crocheted installation captures the significance of that day, offering a respectful space for reflection. "It serves as a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice that shaped the course of history as well as a chance to remember those currently serving in our military." The exhibition has previously been on display in France before touring social media, The Longest Yarn team said it would be the last display in the UK before it is taken on tour in the United States, after which it would return to its permanent home in northern France. In February, it was due to appear at the American Library based in the Millennium Library in Norwich, however, the event was cancelled due to safety concerns and a lack of space. At the time, Norfolk County Council said: "As potential visitor numbers began to grow, concerns emerged about the ability to host such an important exhibition in a relatively small space in a way that it could be fully and safely enjoyed by those wishing to view it."Entrance to the exhibition at Peterborough Cathedral is free but those behind the event "would be very grateful" for a suggested donation of £2.50 per person to go towards the upkeep of the venue. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
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Knitted D-Day display cancelled over safety fears
An exhibition recreating D-Day and the Normandy Landings in yarn has been cancelled due to safety concerns and a lack of space. The 80m-long (262ft) knitted and crocheted exhibition, called The Longest Yarn, was due to go on display in the American Library in Norwich's Millennium Library from Tuesday until 1 March. However, the American Library said on social media the event had been cancelled by Norfolk County Council, which runs the Millennium Library, "without consultation with the American Library staff or trustees". In a statement, the council said: "As potential visitor numbers began to grow, concerns emerged about the ability to host such an important exhibition in a relatively small space in a way that it could be fully and safely enjoyed by those wishing to view it." The American Library is a living memorial to nearly 7,000 personnel of the 2nd Air Division, 8th Air Force, United States Army Air Forces, who were based in East Anglia during World War Two and were killed in action, as well as those who survived. The display was created by about 180 crafters from across the world, including the United States, Australia, Canada and France and recreates 80 scenes from the 1944 invasion. It is due to go on display at Peterborough Cathedral from 4 March to 31 March. Norfolk County Council said it sincerely apologised for the cancellation and wanted to "express our deep regret for the disappointment" it had caused. Its statement added: "All parties involved explored a range of alternatives, including other spaces in the library, and other sites in Norwich. "However, no suitable option could be found at such short notice that would do justice to this powerful visual display." The exhibition has been on display in France before touring Britain, and is due to go on show in the United States in April. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Army of knitted soldiers raise awareness for D-Day Cartoonist's 'mission' to get more men knitting Queen of knitting's glorious treasures rehomed The Longest Yarn
BBC News
11-02-2025
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- BBC News
Norwich knitted D-Day display cancelled over safety fears
An exhibition recreating D-Day and the Normandy Landings in yarn has been cancelled due to safety concerns and a lack of 80m-long (262ft) knitted and crocheted exhibition, called The Longest Yarn, was due to go on display in the American Library in Norwich's Millennium Library from Tuesday until 1 the American Library said on social media the event had been cancelled by Norfolk County Council, which runs the Millennium Library, "without consultation with the American Library staff or trustees". In a statement, the council said: "As potential visitor numbers began to grow, concerns emerged about the ability to host such an important exhibition in a relatively small space in a way that it could be fully and safely enjoyed by those wishing to view it." The American Library is a living memorial to nearly 7,000 personnel of the 2nd Air Division, 8th Air Force, United States Army Air Forces, who were based in East Anglia during World War Two and were killed in action, as well as those who display was created by about 180 crafters from across the world, including the United States, Australia, Canada and France and recreates 80 scenes from the 1944 authority said it sincerely apologised for the cancellation and wanted to "express our deep regret for the disappointment" it had caused. Its statement added: "All parties involved explored a range of alternatives, including other spaces in the library, and other sites in Norwich."However, no suitable option could be found at such short notice that would do justice to this powerful visual display."The exhibition has been on display in France before touring Britain, and is due to go on show in the United States in is due to go on display at Peterborough Cathedral from 4 March to 31 March. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
