A Thread Through History
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Discover us at the-longest-yarn.com. We knitted and crocheted The Longest Day in time for the 80th Anniversary, June 6th 2024, 80 meters in 3D representing 80 years and the 80 day Battle of Normandy before they got to liberate Paris... this then toured the U.K. to include Ireland, we attracted 250,000 visitors! This work is now in USA for a year ... in the meantime we have undertaken a second one! This one is called Britain at War, presently being rolled out gradually with the full 80 meters along with our Army of Duty Calls figures will be unveiled 3rd September 2025 at Southwell Minster Nottinghamshire.
Knitted and Crocheted, two 80 metre 3D displays:
D Day & Britain at War
Created with guidance from historians retained by the project, to be historically accurate, each scene has been selected by the creator to depict the story of this momentous day in history, each scene unique and made with care.
With some of the scenes dedicated and depicting actual WW2 veterans that were in the theatre of war here in Normandy on 6th June.
Britain at War is a study on social history how Britain coped during those dark days between 3rd September 1939 to VE Day 8th May 1945
Get Ready to Visit!
Entry to all our venues is completely FREE! However, some venues may suggest a small donation to support their operating costs. We rely on the sales of our guidebook as our primary source of revenue, so your support is greatly appreciated.
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Britain at War has begun its tour across the UK, with new panels and life-sized characters being added at each stop. The full collection of 80 panels will be revealed at Southwell Minster this September.
HURRY LAST DAY IN GOSPORT TODAY!
Our D-Day 80-panel exhibit, featuring the life-sized hero Screaming Eagle Reg Alexander, is touring the USA for an entire year.
You can visit the exhibit at the NAS Wildwood Museum in Cape May through September.
In 2026, the D-Day exhibit will return to its permanent home in Carentan, France.
Help Us Out
As we are a non-profit Association and self-funding to put the exhibition on, we need your help! Every contribution, no matter the size, goes a long way in supporting our mission to bring this event to life. By supporting us, you’re not just helping to fund an exhibition; you’re becoming a vital part of a community-driven effort to celebrate creativity, culture, and connection. Your generosity helps cover essential costs like travel boxes, transportation, ensuring we can deliver an inspiring experience for everyone involved.
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- Contribute your creations for auctions or raffles
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