In 2003 the librarians at Horbury, having visited the Leeds Tapestry, thought it would be great to have a Horbury Tapestry, celebrating the centenary of Horbury Library. Knowing that Janet Taylor, one of the Friends of Horbury Library committee members, was a textile designer, they approached Janet and asked if she would explore this further.
A flyer in the library and circulated elsewhere invited people to an initial meeting to discuss the idea. Much to their amazement 20 ladies arrived. Following a “works outing” to the Leeds Tapestry, which did not deter them one bit, the group set to work.
The Horbury Tapestry can be viewed at Horbury Library, telephone 01924 303060 to check that it is accessible for your visit; otherwise you may find yourself in the midst of one of the library’s many and varied activities.
Visitors to the library will also be able to visit The Horbury People’s Museum, installed in the library in April 2024. Taken alongside the library’s own local history books, the Horbury Community Photograph Archive, and library links online to genealogy, British Newspaper Archive and other material, the library is becoming a history hub for Horbury.
More information: Horbury Tapestry