The Mount Felix Tapestry is a Riverhouse Barn community art project consisting of 44 embroidered panels that tell the story of the No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital, which was established at the Mount Felix estate in Walton-on-Thames during the First World War. Over 600 volunteers contributed more than 6,000 hours in 2015 to hand-stitch the panels, which were designed by renowned artist Andrew Crummy. The panels depict the history of the grand estate, the arrival of over 27,000 wounded Kiwi soldiers from Gallipoli, and the romances, courage, and friendships formed during the war.
A small selection of the Mount Felix Tapestry will be on display in the cafe.
The catalogue of the project can be purchased at the gallery: £20 each. All proceeds goes to Riverhouse Barn.
There is a free talk about the history of the Mount Felix Hospital if you want to know more about the fascinating stories about the site. Click here for the details of the talk The Story of Mount Felix, organised by Elmbridge Museum, Elmbridge Borough Council, as part of the Heritage Open Days programme.
Free admission.
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