

Tapestry of Black Britons: Embroidered Histories
Tapestry of Black Britons is a thought-provoking exhibition created in collaborations with creatives and communities around Britain and creatives from the diaspora led by Paula Ogun Hector.
At the heart of the exhibition is a striking World War II tapestry, newly embroidered by the Royal School of Needlework with the support of the Company of Gold & Silver Wyre Drawers. Among the figures remembered is Fulham resident Esther Bruce, born to a Guyanese father and English mother, who volunteered as a fire guard at Fulham Hospital. Her dangerous role saw her standing watch on the rooftops of Fulham and Brompton hospitals during air raids, extinguishing fires caused by bombing.
The exhibition also features a commissioned tapestry designed by artists Adwoa Botchey and Solomon Adebiyi of Adeche Atelier. Drawing on African mythology and folklore, their design brings to life a Yoruba creation story, inviting audiences to connect with diverse ancient narratives.