Building Bridges with Knitting after WW2; plus Knit & Natter

Ahead of Night on the Knit, join us for a knit-themed afternoon: first, hear about how a knitting project helped the reconciliation between Britons and Germans in the aftermath of WW2, then we’ll ‘knit & natter’ – don’t forget to bring your yarn!

Knitting for Peace and Reconciliation: the Women’s Co-operative Guild’s remarkable humanitarian project after 1945
Speaker: Steven Illingworth

This talk will take a new look at the influence and work of the Women’s Co-operative movement during the Second World War. It will argue that the WCG, who famously introduced the white poppy in 1933, maintained a coherent pacifist policy throughout the conflict and gave vital support to the ‘victims of aggression’ both during and after the war.

Stay around after Steven’s talk for some knitting and nattering! Bring along whatever you’re working on and join a friendly group of fellow crafters in our bright gallery space. Crocheters (cross-stitchers, patchworkers….) are welcome too!

This is an informal social session, not a taught workshop, but you’ll be able to share tips and ideas, swap patterns and meet new people.

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