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Weaving Women – Micro Photography Exhibition

Coventry Cathedral, Priory Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5AB

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

A micro exhibition of Archive Photography of some of the French women who wove and bought Graham Sutherland’s design to life. Runs throughout the festival. Open during Cathedral Opening Hours.

Measuring 23 metres tall the tapestry is the second largest tapestry in the world. The tapestry was woven in one continuous piece by hand on a 500 year old loom woven by women in France, using over 900 colours at the French factory of Pinton Freres of Felletin, near Abusson. The twelve weavers were occupied for over two years. 

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:
10am - 4pm
Saturday 13 September:
10am - 4pm
Sunday 14 September:
12pm - 3.30pm
Monday 15 September:
10am - 4pm
Tuesday 16 September:
10am - 4pm
Wednesday 17 September:
10am - 4pm
Thursday 18 September:
10am - 4pm
Friday 19 September:
10am - 4pm
Saturday 20 September:
10am - 4pm
Sunday 21 September:
12pm - 3.30pm

Location & directions

Coventry Cathedral, Priory Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5AB

Contact on day:
Welcome Team
Telephone number:
+442476521232

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

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