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

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

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About 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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