SPECTACULAR needle efforts of UK knitters will be on show in Wells this month.

The Longest Yarn 2 – featuring 15 panels of scenes depicted in knit and crochet – will be at Wells Cathedral will feature 15 panels of knitted and crocheted scenes from April 29 to May 10.

Visitors to the new display will be able to take in wartime scenes, all created by volunteers.

Organiser of both The Longest Yarn and The Longest Yarn 2, Tansy Forster, will be at Wells to open the exhibition, having returned from USA, where the first exhibition is now on tour.

“We’re amazed at the incredible amount of people who have seen The Longest Yarn, so now that it is touring America, we couldn’t wait to create a second set of scenes, called The Longest Yarn 2, which depict Britain during wartime, and features memories and stories gathered by our team,” she said.

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“We’re so pleased to start our journey with this exhibition at the beautiful Wells Cathedral.”

The Very Reverend Toby Wright, Dean of Wells Cathedral, added: “The whole team at Wells Cathedral is looking forward to welcoming visitors to see this incredible exhibition.

“The Cathedral is steeped in history, and we’re pleased to host the exhibition to showcase the stories of Britain during wartime, which will no doubt allow every visitor the opportunity to reflect on the strength shown by our communities at that time.”

The Longest Yarn 2 exhibition will be free with a Cathedral entry ticket, which also allows free return visits for ticket holders for 12 months. For more information visit wellscathedral.org.uk/visit/admission-and-opening-times.