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The Liverpool Tapestry:
People, Places and Passions
The Anglican Cathedral, one of
two in the city, was started in
1900
and the dedication service
finally took place in 1978 in
the presence of HM Queen
Elizabeth II. As one of the
largest cathedrals in Europe,
designed by Gilbert Scott, its
imposing Gothic style and
presence has been likened by the
present Archbishop of Liverpool,
James Jones, as ‘an angel
spreading its wings over the city’.
Jan “was asked if I would
complete this piece as the lady
who started it (Michelle King)
had insufficient time to complete
it due to pressure of work. This
felt a bit daunting being one of
the large pieces that will be in the
centre of the Tapestry, but once
I started it, I really enjoyed doing
the piece, especially as it
is the cathedral of my faith”.
The Anglican Cathedral
Designed by Elsie Watkins,
stitched by Jan Scott and
Michelle King