People can help to create a Jersey version of the famous Bayeux Tapestry.
Jersey Heritage is marking 1000 years since the birth of William the Conqueror by making 2027 the 'Year of the Normans.'
The tapestry will share stories from the island's Norman history and will go on display in the museum.
The original Bayeux Tapestry in France is 70m long and was created during the 11th century to tell the story of William’s conquest of England.
The Jersey tapestry will be made up of nine panels, each measuring 61cm x 80cm (over 7m in total) and will replicate as closely as possible the style of the original work, using wool and linen.
People wanting to get involved in the community project will be asked to learn the medieval stitch style, with two expert embroiderers from Bayeux visiting next month to give demonstrations.
Primary schoolchildren will play a part too, by designing mythical creatures to feature in the border of each panel, which will be stitched by secondary school pupils.
The two-year project is being led by Melissa Rodrigues, Jersey Heritage’s Outreach Curator:
“This is first and foremost a community project and we hope it brings together people from across Jersey to connect with our medieval history.
"The time of the Battle of Hastings in 1066 was significant for Jersey and this project is a wonderful way to engage with the forthcoming celebrations to mark the 1,000th birthday of William the Conqueror.
"Any level of stitching skill is welcome, from those who are accomplished to people who have never stitched before but would like to learn something new.”
Anyone interested in taking part in the project as a volunteer can contact Melissa at melissa.rodrigues@jerseyheritage.org.
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