The Longest Yarn: Britain at War

Schedule

Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Lichfield Cathedral | Lichfield, EN

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Britain at War is a new exhibition from The Longest Yarn, showcasing 80 engaging crocheted and knitted panels alongside a cast of life-sized characters, each representing key figures during the war.
A study of Britain from 3 September 1939 to VE Day, 8 May 1945. Covering all aspects of life: rationing, evacuees, the blitz, grim headlines during Britain’s darkest hour, ending in the euphoria of peace.
Open during Visitor Opening Hours - check www.lichfield-cathedral.org
Kindly Sponsored by Interior Choice @Lichfieldstaff
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Lichfield Cathedral, Lichfield Cathedral, The Close, Lichfield, WS13 7, United Kingdom

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