More than K2P1 Knitting for War
Mel Wilson
- Region:
- East Midlands
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional & Charity
- Fee:
- Paid: £50 plus 45p per mile within 1 hours drive of LE12 7RX
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 15th October 2023
- Tagged:
- Kniting | World War 1 | World War 2
This talk looks at the ways knitting was used during war, in songs, propaganda, in the field, as information. We explore the ideas of make do and mend and the importance of knitting during WW1 & WW2
Views: 370 | Enquiries: 0About Mel Wilson
I'm an experienced speaker and trainer, talking on History, archaeology, with a bent towards the psychology of events and material culture. I'm a qualified archaeologist, psychologist and psychotherapist. I do both talks and workshops. I have a enhanced DBS and am able an willing to give talks and workshops in schools or for children's groups as well as adult audiences.
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