Cathedral to exhibit 80m long knitted WW2 artwork

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Elliot BallWest Midlands

The hand‑crafted display explores life from 1939 up until VE Day on 8 May 1945

Lichfield Cathedral Several knitted characters in brown overalls lift logs into the back of a lorry. — The hand‑crafted display explores life from 1939 up until VE Day on 8 May 1945

An 80m (262ft) knitted and crocheted scene depicting Britain in World War Two will be put on display at Lichfield Cathedral for a limited time.

The cathedral said it was "proud" to display the installation, known as The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War, from 1 to 31 May.

Created by makers across the world, the hand‑crafted artwork explores life from 3 September 1939 to VE Day on 8 May 1945.

Philippa Hubbard, public programme co-ordinator at Lichfield Cathedral, said: "We are honoured to host The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War and to welcome such a significant national artwork into our cathedral."

She added: "The exhibition brings history to life in a way that is both moving and accessible, demonstrating the power of creativity and community in telling shared stories."

The knitted artwork features scenes of rationing, evacuation, wartime headlines and the jubilation of peace

Entry to the exhibition is free but donations are welcome.

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