Building on the popularity of last year’s exhibition The Longest Yarn, Peterborough Cathedral is pleased to present its much-anticipated sequel, The Longest Yarn II: Britain at War.

This remarkable exhibition features 80 intricately crafted panels of “wool art”, each one metre in length, telling the story of life in Britain from the declaration of war on 3rd September 1939 to VE Day on 8th May 1945. Visitors will encounter key moments including the King’s Speech, the Blitz, D-Day, the bombing of major cities, the Home Guard, the Women’s Land Army, rationing, and the resilience of communities across the country.

Alongside the panels, visitors will meet ‘The Gang’ – eight life-size figures representing the people who carried Britain through the war, from a Land Girl to a Spitfire pilot, bringing these stories vividly to life within the Cathedral setting.

Please note that, due to the popularity and dwelling time of the exhibition, some queuing may occur. Booking your ticket in advance will help us keep waiting times to a minimum and ensure a smoother visit. Thankyou : )