Eye - 18 February 2011

From Quaker names to limericks

by Eye 18th February 2011

The tapestry on tour

Quakerism’s humble history is being displayed once more in the grandiose confines of an Anglican cathedral. This year the annual roadshow of the Quaker Tapestry takes thirty-nine panels to Blackburn cathedral. A volunteer from the Tapestry told a curious Eye that the exhibition is tailored each year depending upon the area it is travelling to, for example when in Norwich they were sure to include the panels on Elizabeth Fry. Many visitors to the exhibit engage in conversations about Quakerism and have been known to visit Kendal to see the full collection. Eye considers this a noble act of outreach and a real treat for those in the Blackburn area.