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As part of the Local Heritage Initiative funded, the plan is to create some panels in the style of the Bayeux Tapestry. This will provide a preface to the events depicted in this unique embroidery.
The Bayeux Tapestry does not cover any of the events of 1066 that took place London. This project attempts to rectify this situation and tell some of the events that took place in Yorkshire.
Yorkshire has already made a significant contributed to the Bayeux tapestry. The lost section at the end of the Tapestry rotted during the 800 years it was forgotten in storage. This was re-created by a local embroiderer, Jan Messent, working with Madeira, a specialist supplier of wool and thread.
The plan
We work Tuesday-Saturday (Inclusive). There are 2 sessions each day 10.30-12.30 and 12 - 2. During the winter Barley Hall is not open in the morning so it is best to let them know that you are planning to come. Otherwise knock loudly and be patient.
Location
Barley Hall and YAT have kindly agreed to host this project. This restored medieval building is open to the public and the work-in-progress could be watched by visitors.
Embroidery
The working arrangements and timings have yet to be decided.
The work started in October 2005. No deadline for completion has been set and work could continue as long as there are willing fingers to work. This can be assessed one the design and the volunteer workforce is in place.
There is evidence that a small team would work on the embroidery at the same time and that the panels were worked on separately before being joined and most joints covered in more embroidery. The frame will be large enough to accommodate about 4 embroiderers.
The Design 
You can look at a black & white image of the 5 metre tapestry split into sections.
Design Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5
Coloured-in design: Panel 1 panel 2 panel 3 panel 4 panel 5 panel 6
A booklet is being prepared to tell the story of each on the embroidery. This will be ready in September.
Display
Arrangements to display the work have yet to be discussed but it is clearly an item designed to be seen. It is hoped to take it to Bayeux!