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Alderney Bayeux Tapestry Finale

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Started Feb 2012, completed 28 Feb 2013, officially unveiled 5 Apr 2013 by the curator of the Bayeux Tapestry Museum. Over 400 people contributed stitches including King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Exhibited at Bayeux Tapestry Museum summer 2014 (141,458 visitors). Kate Russell awarded BEM for Services to Heritage and Culture. Commemorated with Guernsey Post stamps printed on cotton in 2014. (inferred from the source page)

Alderney Bayeux Tapestry Finale is a three-metre-long panel completing the Bayeux Tapestry, conceived by Alderney residents. The project was conceived by Alderney residents Kate Russell, Pauline Black, and Robin Whicker. Admission to view the tapestry at the Alderney Library is free. —

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Alderney

People3

  • Kate Russell BEM — founder/project organiser
  • Pauline Black — artist/designer
  • Robin Whicker — inscriptions

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 823448
Email
info@alderneytapestry.com
Website
alderneybayeuxtapestry.com
Social
Address
Church Street, St Anne, Alderney, GY9 3TE

History4

Key dates and recorded company events for Alderney Bayeux Tapestry Finale.

  • 2013—Tapestry officially unveiled · Unveiled by the curator of the Bayeux Tapestry Museum.
  • 2013—Tapestry completed
  • 2014—Commemorated with Guernsey Post stamps · Stamps were printed on cotton.
  • 2014—Exhibited at Bayeux Tapestry Museum · Attracted 141,458 visitors during its summer exhibition.

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