Lichfield Cathedral to exhibit 80m knitted WW2 artwork

An 80m (262ft) knitted and crocheted scene depicting Britain in World War Two will be put on display at Lichfield Cathedral for a limited time.

The cathedral said it was “proud” to display the installation, known as The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War, from 1 to 31 May.

Created by makers across the world, the hand‑crafted artwork explores life from 3 September 1939 to VE Day on 8 May 1945.

Philippa Hubbard, public programme co-ordinator at Lichfield Cathedral, said: “We are honoured to host The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War and to welcome such a significant national artwork into our cathedral.”