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Historic tapestry unveiled in Conche

Published on July 27th, 2010; Published on July 27th, 2010
Kerri Breen

Topics :: French Shore Historical Society , Conche , Newfoundland and Labrador , France

The exhibit is the result of collaboration between the society, artist Jean Claude Roy and his wife Christina Roy, co-director of the tapestry project.

The tapestry illustrates local history — one that includes Maritime Archaic Indians, Inuit, Vikings, French, and English settlers. It is modelled after the Bayeux Tapestry in France, which describes the Norman invasion of England in 1066.

The provincial government provided the French Shore Historical Society with more than $243,000 to support project, through various departments and programs.

The French Shore Historical Society also receives an annual grant from the tourism department.

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Gilbert DesBecquets

- August 23rd, 2010 at 08:09:39

We saw the tapestry, in Conche, a few days before its official unveiling. What a marvelous piece of work, every bit as beautiful and meaningful as the Bayeux tapestry which we saw a few years ago. Congratulations to the conceptor and the ladies of Conche. We are looking forward to seeing it exposed elsewhere in Eastern Canada. Bravo!

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Dale Tilley

- July 28th, 2010 at 08:06:26

I am sure that this is a beautiful piece of art. I think that the names of the twelve ladies responsible for this piece of history should have also been noted. Congratulations ladies!

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Paul

- July 27th, 2010 at 18:53:47

Wow, sounds like quite the work and I'll certainly be up that way before too long and will be dropping by to see it.

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- marie tibbo
  
  - July 27th, 2010 at 19:48:34
  
  i was so proud to see the tapestry finished.congratulations to all the ladies for all their hard work and dedication that went into this work of art. a job well done!

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