Been in Westminster Hall today to quietly view the tapestry display of the Scottish influence in the world. I was to meet a friend and colleague to see this together and discuss my petition ... But she got called away to another meeting in London ... However we had at least a good talk on the phone. The tapestry display is in Parliament till the 29th April so I hope to go again with my friend before the exhibition is moved up to Scotland.
This tapestry reminded us of the Scottish PMs that have been in no 10. There was quite a fuss outside parliament today with Mrs May announcing the general election. I managed to do a couple of pieces to camera and had a great time with some student journalists from the Middlesex Uni..
The tapesteries are well impressive with both design and stitching.
Was a lovely atmosphere quiet and contemplative with relaxation. I treated myself to reasonable priced lunch in the Jubilee cafe and never seen the cafe so quiet. Staff lovely and caring as they usually are with me. I do like my time in Parliament as an activist member of the public.
It was good to take photos this time round... the exhibition is free you get a free ticket at the Cromwell Green entrance and then go through security. Westminster Hall is vast and actually a great place for exhibitions. I was suggesting that we had a set of stalls and stands on all the organisations and individual projects working with the refugees. This would be good to get the MPs seeing what good work is being done and how to interconnect to help the refugees rebuild their lives around the UK and Europe.
Here is a further selection of my photos today.... Very apt to be looking at Scotland in the world with now a renewed look at the Scottish interest in the new election call.
You can download the app from the website to view the tapestries with the rolling scroll and magnification to view the work. Each has all the story behind the design and country of influence. Plus there is a book available but the parliament book shop as temporarily sold out of this.
http://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-parliament-news/scottish-diaspora-tapestry-in-westminster-hall-between-20-march-and-29-april-2017/
Love the colours and particularly the ones featuring India and Pakistan. This work is definitely a must see. I think you will never tire of it as you spot something new with each look and visit.
http://www.scottishdiasporatapestry.org/
