Culture And Memory

Longest Yarn Llandudno - Gathering Threads of D Day

D Day 1944, Globally Recognised as the Beginning of the End of WW2. Longest Yarn: 80m long 3D Tapestry Tribute, accurately depicting events handcrafted by 1000+ volunteer wool-crafters. A Modern-Day Wonder: https://youtu.be/hcy61zwc2v4?si=ZeQ2qioP6vrxI0c4 Also: https://youtu.be/qFX7CYu7Sx0?si=8CqB6e137dMik0Ap Privileged hosts for month of October, ensuring memories of remaining Veterans & Wartime Generation are captured . Llandudno's folk built Mulberry Harbours: critical game changers to the success of the Allied Amphibious Invasion, & built in Conwy Estuary under local: Iorys Hughes chief engineer - pivotal in their development, also supported Training Camps & War Efforts. An engaging, month-long event bringing stories to life, using exhibits, reenactment, volunteers capturing wartime memories digitally: easily accessible to schools, nursing homes, on our digital A Board & on website. Conwy Archives & People's Collection Wales hosting: compliant with digital safety & data protection standards throughout. Longest Yarn: opportunity to vividly share WW2 Events across generations & record for posterity.