A Table for the Nation - Fenland Black Oak Table
The Fenland Black Oak Table: 5,000 years of history
Arriving: 7 May 2025
Come and view this spectacular 13-metre-long table made from a section of 5,000-year-old black oak. Learn more about the ancient black oak it is made from and the many centuries of history it has witnessed.
The ‘Table for the Nation’ will be in residency at Lichfield Cathedral for 1 year for all to see. It will be celebrated as a magnificent piece of craftsmanship and will provide a focal point for community events, hospitality, worship, and services across the year.
A fascinating exhibition accompanies the table providing insights into the project and a brilliant timeline of historical events across 5,000 years.
Common Threads
‘Common Threads’ is a community craft project
Drawing together textile art contributions from schools, community groups and local independent businesses to create a runner to sit along the length of the table (13m).
Join us for community stitch sessions and add your contribution to this special project. See info below.
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
1) Pop in during one of our stitch sessions to create a square to add to the table runner or help us to sew-on existing squares onto the runner.
2) Contact us (See note below) if you would like to create a square for your school, community group, charity, independent business, important person from Lichfield, important history moment or offer to make a square form our “bank of ideas”.
WHAT TECHNIQUES CAN I USE?
You can use absolutely any craft technique to decorate a square such as: sewing, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, fabric paint, applique etc.
WHERE CAN I GET “THE SQUARE” FROM?
You can collect a square from The Fabric Vault, Tudor Row, Lichfield. All squares are pre-cut by us and your design must fit within the square. We have three sizes available: 3”, 4.5” or 9” square. Finished squares must be dropped off back to The Fabric Vault or brought into one of the stitch sessions in Cathedral.
INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES, CHARITIES OR COMMUNITY GROUPS
Contact John on 07970 213084 or [email protected]
ANY OTHER ENQUIRIES, INCL SQUARE COLLECTION AND DROP OFF
Contact Dagmar on 07394 558778 or [email protected]
SCHOOLS
Contact Suzie on 01543 306240 or [email protected]
Lichfield Cathedral - Common Threads
STITCH SESSIONS – ALL MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED
Dates and times can change.
Please check the Cathedral website or contact The Fabric Vault before attending.
MAY 2025
Tuesday 13th 10am – 12pm
Tuesday 20th 6:15pm – 7:45pm
JUNE 2025
Tuesday 3rd 6:15pm – 7:45pm
Monday 16th 10am – 12pm
Tuesday 17th 10am – 12pm
Monday 30th 10am – 12pm
JULY 2025
Monday 7th 10am – 12pm
Tuesday 22nd 2pm – 4pm & 6:15pm – 7:45pm
AUGUST 2025
Tuesday 19th 2pm – 4pm & 6:15pm – 7:45pm
SEPTEMBER 2025
Tuesday 16th 2pm – 4pm & 6:15pm – 7:45pm
OCTOBER 2025
Tuesday 14th 2pm – 4pm & 6:15pm – 7:45pm
NOVEMBER 2025
Tuesday 18th 2pm – 4pm & 6:15pm – 7:45pm
JANUARY 2026
Tuesday 20th 2pm – 4pm & 6:15pm – 7:45pm
FEBRUARY 2026
Tuesday 17th 2pm – 4pm & 6:15pm – 7:45pm
Dates and times can change.
Please check the Cathedral website or contact The Fabric Vault before attending.
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