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The Liverpool Tapestry:
People, Places and Passions
“
I spent a lot of time in 2008 visiting St. George’s Hall for various
functions and exhibitions and was able to view the beautiful Minton
floor in the Great Hall.
Through taking part, I have met some lovely people and learned a
lot more about Liverpool.”
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I first learnt basic embroidery from my mother, by the light of
an oil lamp during evacuation in the Second World War. When
I retired from work I decided to take my embroidery to a higher
level and I joined a W.E.A. class, and then subsequently joining the
Merseyside Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild.
My tapestry piece was inspired by my father, who was a R.S.M. in
the Liverpool Scottish Regiment. He was called up on the first day
of war in 1939 and demobbed in 1945. I felt it would be a fitting
tribute to Dad and act as a memorial to all those who served in this
proud Liverpool regiment.
I have gained a little more knowledge of tapestry work, and the
pleasure from knowing that I have taken part in a project that will
be seen with interest by future generations.”
Minton Tile, St. George’s Hall
Designed and stitched by Evelyn Manley
Liverpool Scottish Logo
Designed and stitched by Jean Mather