Appleby Heritage Weekend sees tapestry launch
The Eamont Tapestry was officially launched to the public during Appleby Heritage Weekend on 19th September, with a special display and live stitching demonstration at St Lawrence’s Church.
Visitors were given their first opportunity to view the completed opening panel of the tapestry, which depicts Owain of Strathclyde’s journey to the historic meeting of the five kings at Eamont in AD 927.
The project’s stitch and project consultants, The Crewel Work Company, whose studio is based in Appleby, were on hand to showcase the craftsmanship involved in creating the tapestry. Local artist and tapestry designer Ursula Hurst, together with project manager Phillipa Turnbull, delivered talks exploring the history, research, design process and traditional needlework techniques that underpin the ambitious heritage project.
The event attracted considerable interest from visitors and marked an important milestone for the Eamont 927 Tapestry, which continues to grow as a community-led celebration of the area’s rich history and cultural heritage. See www.eamonttapestry.co.uk for more details and how to join in.