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The Liverpool Tapestry:
People, Places and Passions
“
I have been a member of the Merseyside Branch of the
Embroiderers’ Guild since 1981, having enjoyed stitching since
childhood. I had previously done some canvas work and had
become fascinated by the variety of textures and patterns obtained
by using different stitches. I joined the project celebrating Liverpool
as my family has lived in Liverpool for four generations, choosing to
produce pieces that had personal connections.
My first Superlambanana is in the funnel colours of Brocklebanks, a
shipping line with strong Liverpool connections. My father, Captain
D. Campbell, became an apprentice with Brocklebanks at the age of
16,
becoming a captain in 1955.”
“
My second Superlambanana is in the funnel colour of Cunard,
another shipping line with strong Liverpool connections.
Brocklebanks line merged with Cunard, and my father ended his
career as a captain for Cunard.”
Brocklebank Superlambanana
Designed and stitched by Ann Thyer
Cunard Superlambanana
Designed and stitched by Ann Thyer