Tapestry of Black Britons is proud to launch our exhibition featuring the World War 2 and Yoruba Creation Tapestries at Fulham Court Palace Museum..

Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This event will featuring panel discussions with Eddy Smythe (WW2 Descendant) and George Amonponsah (Director, “Erased”), alongside poetry by Jenny Mitchell.

Description of Tapestry of Black Britons Exhibition

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.

Paula Ogun Hector, Tapestry of Black Britons CIC Creative Director: “Tapestry of Black Britons is designed to foster a deeper understanding of our collective past and present. The World War II design honours the Black contribution, marking this year’s 80th anniversary of VE +VJ Day; while the Yoruba creation story connects us all to powerful mythology. This evolving artwork not only celebrates the African diaspora contributions to British culture, politics and society – it’s designed to show: out of many threads - we are one fabric. Next tapestry created will be devoted to carnival. This exhibition was made possible thanks to the John Feeny Charitable Trust and public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England.”