Last Tuesday saw many of
the branch members at the International Ferry terminal at Harwich; sadly, it was
not for a cruise to get away from the weather. We did, however,
have a very rewarding morning with Jean Campbell and the Harwich and Dovercourt
Millennium Embroideries, which are displayed at the terminal.
Jean talked about the ten
local ladies who became the Tendring Hundred Embroidery group and who, over a
period of 5 years and approximately 12,500 hours, researched and stitched the
history of the area. 8 large and 7 smaller panels tell the story from King
Alfred repelling the Vikings through to the present day. Much to Jean’s joy,
the story was completed when she proudly showed the embroideries to our present
Queen, on a visit to Harwich.
The International Ferry
terminal is now the permanent home for the Embroideries, which can be seen at
any time the terminal is open, admission free. There is a good
little coffee bar on site.
Barbara Bexley
