Saturday, 16th February 2008

Venue : The Priory Church, Sewerby Road, Bridlington, East Yorkshire

Barbara Mavis: The Priory Tapestries and vestments
Mary Newlove: Fishermen's 'Ganzies'

Our February meeting offered us the opportunity to visit the east coast during it's quiet winter season; without the throngs of sun-and-sand seekers, we enjoyed this lovely resort at our leisure. There was lots to see: Bridlington's historic 'old town' quarter has some of the earliest known streets, while the 11th century Priory Church, our venue for the day, is something of an architectural landmark. As well as some fabulous stained glass, the building also boasts an array of ecclesiastical garments and textile treasures, including the twelve panels which make up the Priory's very own Tapestry.

With the current revival in knitting and knitted garments, our coastal visit seemed an appropriate time to discover more about the patterns and traditions involved in the making of seafaring 'ganzies' worn by the ast-coast fishermen.

 

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