Twinning Tapestries: For 20 years Angers and Wigan stitch links
Angers is famous for its medieval and contemporary tapestries. The Angers Castle is home to the Apocalypse Tapestry which is a representation of the Apocalypse of John according to the Bible. This tapestry was made during the 14th century and has been on display in the Angers castle since the 15th century. The capital of Anjou, Angers also welcomes the Jean Lurçat and Contemporary Tapestry Museum: the museum's collections bring together works of textile art from the 1950's right up to the most contemporary creations.
Therefore, the Daisy Chain Stitchers wanted to commemorate the event with a stitching project of twin tapestries, under the assistance of textile artist Elizabeth Smith. There are two twin tapestries: one representing Wigan and the other representing Angers; these tapestries include photographs from the twinning since its commencement. The artist and the stitchers drew their inspiration from the decorative bricks of Wigan Borough as regards the tapestries’ red colours. The project has been sponsored by the Coalfields Regeneration Trust and supported by Wigan Council.
Since the beginning of October, the tapestries have been on display in wall cabinets at the Grand Arcade in Wigan, near George Formby’s statue (located in the alley leading to Millgate Car Park). The Twinning Office would like to compliment the stitchers and the artist for their wonderful work. It took them more than 20 sessions to create these two pieces of art, and the result symbolises perfectly both Angers and Wigan...as well as their friendship and twinning that has linked them for the past 20 years.
If you are interested in joining the Daisy Chain Stitchers, they meet every Tuesday afternoon at: Clifton Centre, Poolstock Lane, Worsley Mesnes, Wigan WN3 5HN. For more information, please contact Marjorie Latham, secretary, on 01942 234 880.
Leigh French Circle
Fancy learning and practicing your French in a relaxed atmosphere with a glass of wine? Then why not come along to the Leigh French Circle. For more information on the next meeting please contact your Ambassadress.
Angers Twinning Association
Every meeting starts at 7.00 pm and ends at 8.30 pm:
- 21 January 2009, Wigan Town Hall
- 25 February 2009, Leigh Town Hall
- 25 March 2009, Wigan Town Hall
- 29 April 2009, Leigh Town Hall
- 20 May 2009, Wigan Town Hall
- 17 June 2009, Leigh Town Hall
- 15 July 2009, Wigan Town Hall
To find out more details please contact the Ambassadress, Aline Domeau.
