Tuesday, 6 February 2018

100 Hearts War Stories Project

The Embroiderers' Guild is inviting members to commemorate the 100th anniversary since the end of WW1 by stitching a heart.  Exhibitions of the hearts will be held in conjunction with the armed forces charity: SSAFA.

The January meeting brought together lots of inspiration and ideas for making a heart which could have a great deal of personal significance, as so many families lost at least one young man during the conflict.

Here is some of the memorabilia which was available at the meeting:-



These were kindly lent to us by the Manchester Regiment Museum, based in Ashton-under-Lyne and comprised lots of thought-provoking items.  Have a closer look at the silk postcards:



The soldiers sent these home from France and sometimes, like in the second postcard, they formed an envelope containing a card on which the soldier could write a message to a loved one.

For those who have registered to take part in the project, you should receive your instructions and package of materials by the end of February.

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