We all know the Bayeux Tapestry, and marvel at it. Now it has a smaller twin that can be admired just as much. The following passage is from this article.
“. . .Grandfather hand-carved 230FOOT wooden scale model of Bayeux Tapestry to help get over the death of his teenage son (despite missing three fingers on his left hand)
“Jason Welch, 43, decided to create his Bayeux Tapestry replica to help get over death of his 16-year-old son Ricky
“Self-employed wood carver spent two years working on the project in his workshop in North Creake, Norfolk
“Managed to complete incredibly intricate carvings despite losing three fingers in a farming accident when aged 19
“But he now says the 230ft scale model is gathering dust in the shed as it is too big to put on display in his home. . .”
A lot more about this fabulous work can be found online, if you simply Google “carded Bayeux Tapestry”. There are umpteen photographs that reveal just how dedicated, skilled and sensitive Jason’s work is. Marvellous.
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