The Liverpool Tapestry:
People, Places and Passions
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I saw an article and photo of Elsie Watkins in the Wirral News,
and invited her for a chat to suggest I contact people from our school
class, of which she was a member, to make squares of
school logos, e.g. badges, uniforms etc.
I’m not a stitcher in the least and never will be! I chose school because
Liverpool signifies a town that gave me a good education from 5 to
21,
so had I been a speedy stitcher and not otherwise busy in my life, I
should have done my primary school and my teacher training College
logo as well. Education gave me the freedom to see new horizons
different to my roots, and hence the freedom to make adult choices.
It is importance to fund state education for all and not cut back on
it. Without it, many, like myself, due to our beginnings in life, would
not be able to make something of our lives. Cities to be proud of are
cities that value education.
It has been a lot of laughs, but really the knowledge that somewhere
in that tapestry will be may contribution to say why I value Liverpool
is the reason I took part.”
This view across the Albert Dock to the Three Graces is taken
from The Strand, and in 2008 was showing only the beginnings
of the massive regeneration of the area. The new Museum of
Liverpool, and the new buildings at Mann Island, were only just
beginning. This view no longer exists, and it is nice that it is
commemorated in this way.
Holly Lodge School House Badges
Designed and stitched by Helen Roberts
View of the Albert Dock
Designed and stitched by Sylvia Roberts