Description: The New World Tapestry is the largest hand-stitched tapestry in the World, 267ft x 4ft. The story deals with England’s colonization attempts in America, Bermuda, Guiana and Newfoundland 1583-1642.
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The New World Tapestry
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This priceless History without Tears educational work of art was gifted to the Bristol Empire and Commonwealth Museum. That museum's collections have been transferred to Bristol Museum, Galleries and Archives , and the future use of the collection is currently under discussion. Meanwhile, we invite you to browse this beautiful piece of work online. WEBSITE by Friends of the Tapestry Emma Wallis and Renée Harvey WRITTEN COMMENTARY by the Tapestry's Designer Tom Mor