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Stitches in Time Textile Circuit 13th July to 24th August 2012

7/4/2012

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The Textile Circuit is a large-scale exhibition programme, at 8 community venues, from Bow along the Commercial Road London E14 to the Tower of London.

These venues form a circuit linking the community to the heritage of the local area with textile art work made over the last six years

St Dunstan's Contribution:-
St Dunstan’s Church
Stepney High Street, E1 0NW

Opening Hours
Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10am-4pm

On display is the Medieval Parish textile tapestry. This large hand stitched and painted tapestry was made in 1999, by local groups working with Stitches in Time to explore the medieval history of Tower Hamlets. St Dunstan was the patron saint of sailors. Visitors can take part in Friendship Ribbon workshops.

Friendship Ribbon Workshops FREE
Sat Jul 21 2.00-4.00pm
Sat Jul 28 2.00-4.00pm
Sat Aug 4 2.00-4.00pm
Download the Stitches in Time PDF leaflet & map
stitches_in_time_2012.pdf
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Lorna Ellis
10/18/2012 07:16:14 pm

My late mother Irene Ellis, a longstanding member of the St Dunstan's community, helped to sew this. I remember how much she enjoyed her weekly sewing sessions and how thrilled she was to meet the Queen when the tapestry was exhibited at the Tower of London.

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