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The Royston Tapestry
The front
gallery houses the Royston Tapestry, a project which, when finished,
will rival the Bayeux Tapestry in its skill and originality.
The project was launched through the enthusiasm and tenacity of a
former curator, Jane Vincent, whose aim was to depict scenes
of interest from Royston's past with a more imaginative and
eye-catching display.
After much deliberation and
consultation, a fund for the Tapestry was launched in 1991, with
donations from members of the public and some local organisations.
The designs have been the work of two artists: Danni Kaye who
drew the first five scenes, and Martin Kaszak, who has produced the
remaining drawings up to and including the Dissolution of the
Monasteries. The embroiderers are members of the staff and
public.
The Tapestry is really an embroidery in the manner of
the Bayeux Tapestry; worked in crewel wool on a continuous length of
linen, it will be 27 metres long when completed, and will be on
permanent display in the Museum.
Click
on the following thumbnail sketches of scenes from the tapestry for
a larger version.
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Prehistory |
The Stone Age |
The Romans building Ermine Street |
The Anglo-Saxons |
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Raising of the Royston Cross 1 |
Raising of Royston Cross 2 |
Raising of Royston Cross 3 |
King John at Royston |
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