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The Liverpool Tapestry:
People, Places and Passions
“
I decided to represent the Queen Anne wing of Croxteth Hall
because I see it on my daily walk around the Croxteth estate – we
are lucky to live in a cottage within the grounds of the Hall. The
wing was built in 1702, and although damaged by fire in 1952 has
been externally renovated.
The last Lord Sefton died in 1972. He had been married to an
American lady who was thought to be instrumental in bringing
together the Prince of Wales (Edward VIII) and Mrs Simpson,
and as a consequence of this no further Royal visits to the Hall
happened. However, since being taken over by the Liverpool City
Council on Lord Sefton’s death, visitors are able to enjoy the Hall,
walled Victorian Garden and Home Farm from Easter to October,
as Lord Sefton wanted the Hall and grounds to be enjoyed by the
people of Liverpool and beyond.”
“
I stitched a picture of the Town Hall because I think it is one of
the hidden gems of Liverpool, and also because my daughter got
married there in 2008. I also put a small Superlambanana in the
picture, as one was standing opposite the Town Hall during 2008.
Taking part in the project has enabled me to create a picture of my
own design, which was very challenging but I feel proud to have
completed it. I have met lots of people, had fun, renewed and old
friendship and joined the Embroiderers’ Guild as a result of taking
part.”
Croxteth Hall
Designed and stitched by Karen McDonald
Liverpool Town Hall
Designed and stitched by Ann McGovern