The Millennium Tapestry

An original work of art made in the Goring Gap

This original work of art measuring 8ft x 4ft 8in (2.43 x 1.42m) depicts aspects of village life in Goring, Streatley and surrounding areas at the end of the twentieth century. Designed and hand-made entirely by local inhabitants, it comprises 565,882 stitches and involved some 2500 hours of work.

A similar tapestry was presented in May 1999 to the people of Bellême and district in Normandy by the Twinning Association of Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire to commemorate the 20th anniversary of twinning between the two communities and to mark the forthcoming Millennium. A while later, this second tapestry was also made to celebrate the Millenium, but intended for permanent display in Goring. It can be seen at the Goring Library in Station Road.

In order to view the tapestry in detail, click on it and a larger image will download. (This is quite a large file and may take a little while.) You may like to see a version of the tapestry which shows what each square represents. You can also see who made each square. To view this version click here. (Depending on what browser software you use, you may be able to see a more detailed picture by right clicking on the new image and then left clicking on 'Zoom In'.) Goring Gap News is most grateful to Mike and Diane Jackson, Rivermead Studios, Goring for the use of these photographs.

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