Exhibition: 'By A Thread - Embroidery & Needlework in Wartime'

From at least World War One or before, the therapeutic value to wounded soldiers of creating needlework while recuperating in hospital was well understood. This exhibition explores examples of often finely-made embroidery and needlework created by soldiers of the regiment in both World Wars both for therapeutic reasons as well as general wellbeing. Embroidered works containing insignia of the regiment were often made by troops from the frontline to send to their mothers and sweethearts. Commercial postcards with embroidered elements were also a common item sent home. This temporary exhibition at the Fusilier Museum Warwick exhibits a range of 30 works which will surprise those interested in needlework both by the quality of some the work but also the people who made it. Almost all of the works on display have not been seen on public view before. This exhibition is free as part of the general admission to the museum.