Tuesday 29th April – Saturday 10th May
New Knitting Extravaganza to Commemorate VE Day
Following on from the astounding success of The Longest Yarn, an exhibition of knitted scenes from the D-Day, knitters from across the UK and beyond have created another stunning set of scenes “The Longest Yarn 2 – Britain at War”, which depicts scenes of Britain during wartime.
The first opportunity to see the exhibition in England will be at Wells Cathedral from 29th April 2025 until the 10th May 2025, meaning visitors will be able to see the stunning scenes on VE Day on 8th May.
The Longest Yarn 2 at Wells Cathedral will feature 15 panels of knitted and crocheted scenes, all created by volunteers.
Organiser of both The Longest Yarn and The Longest Yarn 2, Tansy Forster, will be at Wells to get the exhibition open, having just returned from USA where the first exhibition is now on tour.
Of The Longest Yarn 2 she said “We’re amazed at the incredible amount of people who have seen The Longest Yarn, so now that it is touring America, we couldn’t wait to create a second set of scenes, called The Longest Yarn 2, which depict Britain during wartime, and features memories and stories gathered by our team. We’re so pleased to start our journey with this exhibition at the beautiful Wells Cathedral.”
The Very Reverend Toby Wright, Dean of Wells Cathedral, said “The whole team at Wells Cathedral is looking forward to welcoming visitors to see this incredible exhibition. The Cathedral is steeped in history, and we’re pleased to host the exhibition to showcase the stories of Britain during wartime, which will no doubt allow every visitor the opportunity to reflect on the strength shown by our communities at that time.”
The Longest Yarn 2 exhibition will be free with a Cathedral entry ticket, which also allows free return visits for ticket holders for 12 months from the date of purchase. For more information visit https://www.wellscathedral.org.uk/visit/admission-and-opening-times