An old tradition, not seen in Skipton anymore, which involved a day of celebration on Whit Monday. And what has this got to do with Skipton branch of the Embroiderer's Guild? Well, a banner held at Christ Church, where we meet, was in dire need of a bit of TLC. It was the banner carried on the marches; the Sunday School would set off from Christ Church and marched round the town collecting people from other churches. Finishing in Caroline Square, hymns would be sung and the crowds would then disperse for tea and games.
The banner has been restored by three members of our branch - Enid, Gail and Clare, and what a great job they have made of it. Well done ladies! The banner will have a new life as an occasional altar frontal in the church. A lovely piece of ecclesiastical embroidery.
(Images are the property of Skipton Branch of The Embroiderers' Guild)
The banner has been restored by three members of our branch - Enid, Gail and Clare, and what a great job they have made of it. Well done ladies! The banner will have a new life as an occasional altar frontal in the church. A lovely piece of ecclesiastical embroidery.
(Images are the property of Skipton Branch of The Embroiderers' Guild)