Scenes from the knitted bible at St Andrew's, Dearnley
Date published: 14 April 2018
Noah's Ark - Genesis 7: 1-7, scenes from the knitted bible at St Andrew's, Dearnley
The famous knitted bible, made by members of St George’s United Reformed Church, Hartlepool is on display at St Andrew's Church, Dearnley.
The display features 34 scenes from bible stories from creation to the post-resurrection breakfast on the beach. Each character and object are lovingly and individually crafted – even the little fish in the net.
Starting with 'In the Beginning' and 'Adam and Eve' and taking us through Old Testament characters such as Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Samson, Daniel and Jonah (who was in the process of being swallowed by the whale).
New Testament tableaux included the Nativity, the wedding in Cana, the Good Samaritan, the feeding of the 5,000, the raising of Lazarus, Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the crucifixion, and a final breakfast on the beach.
The needlework was done over several years by St George’s, Hartlepool, and it regularly travels the country for display.
Dates for the exhibition:
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/54487/events-in-rochdale/exhibition-of-knitted-bible-stories
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