The Last invasion Tapestry Gallery
The Town Hall, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, West Wales
A Little known, but very important, historical event is celebrated and explained in a new Gallery in the centre of Fishguard. As well as historical displays an amazing embroidered 30 metre long tapestry tells the story of the 1797 last invasion of mainland Britain
This beautiful work was a Fishguard Arts Society community project. Over 70 women stitched for two years to make the finished work using 97 different colours of embroidery thread.
Now known and admired internationally, this is an essential treasure to see for anyone visiting the area
The specially designed Gallery is open during Library Hours Monday -Saturday
Admission is free.
