100 years ago today the Great War began - now known as World War I. All over the country we have been remembering those who lived and died through this time.
Over the last few months there have also been exhibitions relating to both World Wars and at one of them this christening robe was displayed. It was made by a woman, now in her 90s, from parachute silk for her son's christening during the second world war. At this time the policy of 'Make Do and Mend" was advertised by the government through campaign characters such as Mrs. Sew and Sew, who advised women on how to repair and renew garments using material from curtains, dish towels and even damaged war parachutes. In fact, the quality silk used for the parachutes became highly prized for making wartime wedding dresses and christening gowns. This particular one has a delicate lace trims sewn on it, no not tatting!
Over the last few months there have also been exhibitions relating to both World Wars and at one of them this christening robe was displayed. It was made by a woman, now in her 90s, from parachute silk for her son's christening during the second world war. At this time the policy of 'Make Do and Mend" was advertised by the government through campaign characters such as Mrs. Sew and Sew, who advised women on how to repair and renew garments using material from curtains, dish towels and even damaged war parachutes. In fact, the quality silk used for the parachutes became highly prized for making wartime wedding dresses and christening gowns. This particular one has a delicate lace trims sewn on it, no not tatting!
And this is what the oldest church in our benefice looks like today.
When You Go Home, Tell Them Of Us And Say,
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What beautiful flower arrangements, they really enhance the lovely church. How old is it?
ReplyDeleteAnne the church is over 1,000 years old and has a lot of history connected to it.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved that quotation - I noticed that Penguin books have a commemorative volume of WW1 poetry in the bookshops, along with a selection of the classics from that era. I bought the poetry for my daughter in law.
ReplyDeleteSo have I Maureen and I have now included it in our Rememberance Day service as it is so poignant especially when standing around the war memorial. Must look out for that book.
DeleteI love looking at old christening gowns, and this one is a beauty! I also love visiting old churches. There's a feeling of peace that can't be compared to anything else.
ReplyDeleteYou would find this church very peaceful and beautiful Diane
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