Knitted exhibition tells yarns from D-Day

An 80m-long (262ft) display made by knitters across the world recreating the scenes of D-Day has gone on display in Peterborough.

The Longest Yarn was created with the help of about 180 crafters across the world, to recreate 80 scenes from the 1944 landings of allied troops in Normandy, France in World War Two.

The exhibition is being held at Peterborough Cathedral from Tuesday until 1 April and will be the last time it goes on display in the United Kingdom.

"The Longest Yarn is a moving tribute to the courage of those who served in the D-Day landings," a spokesperson for the cathedral said.

"This knitted and crocheted installation captures the significance of that day, offering a respectful space for reflection.

"It serves as a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice that shaped the course of history as well as a chance to remember those currently serving in our military."

The exhibition has previously been on display in France before touring Britain.

On social media, The Longest Yarn team said it would be the last display in the UK before it is taken on tour in the United States, after which it would return to its permanent home in northern France.

In February, it was due to appear at the American Library based in the Millennium Library in Norwich, however, the event was cancelled due to safety concerns and a lack of space.

At the time, Norfolk County Council said: "As potential visitor numbers began to grow, concerns emerged about the ability to host such an important exhibition in a relatively small space in a way that it could be fully and safely enjoyed by those wishing to view it."

Entrance to the exhibition at Peterborough Cathedral is free but those behind the event "would be very grateful" for a suggested donation of £2.50 per person to go towards the upkeep of the venue.

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