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Friday 12 August 2016
EXHIBIT OPENING 1066: A Medieval Mosaic 13th August - 28th October @ St. Mary In the Castle
EXHIBIT OPENING 1066: A Medieval Mosaic 13th August - 28th October @ St. Mary In the Castle 10am - 5pm Entry by donation
1066: A Medieval Mosaic opens this Saturday in our Crypt Gallery.
Comprised of 3,000,000 pieces of spring steel the Medieval Mosaic holds the Guinness World Record as the largest steel mosaic. The artwork, measuring 64 metres in length and weighing 450 kg, is a complete re-creation of the Bayeux Tapestry and was created over 20 years by Michael Linton. In addition to the original scenes captured in the Bayeux Tapestry, father and daughter team Michael and Rachael Linton have combined their talents to create the untold stories of 1066. An 8 metre 'Finale' section, taking 5 years to research and complete, tells the story from the end of the Battle of Hastings to the crowning of William the Conqueror on Christmas Day 1066. The 22 metre insert, taking a further 8 years to complete, tells the story of the Battle of Fulford Gate and the Battle of Stamford Bridge which preceded the Battle of Hastings. This 33 year artistic odyssey has resulted in a truly unique masterpiece.
The exhibition will hang in our gallery until October 28th.
Entry is by donation.
http://stmaryinthecastle.co.uk/
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