Prestonpans Tapestry comes to New Lanark World Heritage Site

New Lanark World Heritage Site has welcomed the 1,000th visitor to its exhibition of the Prestonpans Tapestry, a 104 metre long tapestry which tells the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie's journey to Prestonpans in 1745.

The seven-week exhibition of the tapestry runs until 19 March, with free entry. Stitched entirely by volunteers, the tapestry celebrates the 'enduring triumph of youthful hope and ambition'. Through metre-wide embroidered panels, the tapestry depicts the journey 25 year old Bonnie Prince Charlie made from France through the Scottish Highlands to victory at Prestonpans in 1745.

Jane Masters, heritage manager at New Lanark, said: 'We’re delighted to be exhibiting The Prestonpans Tapestry at New Lanark. With the success of the Great Tapestry of Scotland exhibition here, we saw that people in the local area have a real interest in historical & creative exhibitions, so we hope that many of them return to see The Prestonpans Tapestry.'

PRESTONPANS TAPESTRY EVENTS

To celebrate the exhibition, New Lanark is hosting a number of linked events. The first is a ‘Living History’ day on 21 February 2015. From 11.30am to 4pm the British Redcoats & Jacobites will be parading around New Lanark. The ‘Living History’ experience is free to view, and visitors can expect to discover what the soldiers wore & how they used their formidable weaponry.

The second event is a talk with historian Arran Johnston on 13 March at 7.30pm in the New Lanark School for Children. Arran or Bonnie Prince Charlie as he is better known in re-enactment circles will be discussing ‘The Battle of Prestonpans and the Prestonpans Tapestry’.

New Lanark World Heritage Site, New Lanark, South Lanarkshire ML11 9DB; tel: 01555 661345; website; twitter.



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