Lichfield Cathedral will host an expansive 80-meter-long knitted and crocheted installation titled "The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War" throughout May 2026. Created by a global community of makers, the textile artwork depicts various facets of British life during World War II, ranging from the declaration of war in 1939 to the celebrations of VE Day in 1945, including scenes of evacuation and rationing.
The exhibition highlights the intersection of community craft and historical commemoration, using an accessible medium to engage the public with wartime narratives. By hosting this large-scale collaborative project, the cathedral emphasizes the role of creative arts in preserving collective memory and storytelling within a significant spiritual and civic space.