A TAPESTRY which received national recognition when featured on television has been bought by Hambleton District Council and South Tees Health Authority
It was originally commissioned to mark the millennium by Madeira Threads of Thirsk. The tapestry depicting the history of Britain over the past 1,000 years is to be displayed in rotation at Northallerton's Friarage Hospital and the James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough.
"We want to see these pieces here in Hambleton and by working with the Health Authority we can do just that," said council leader, Councillor Mrs June Imeson.
"One of our aims is to enhance the arts in the district and we hope that this work of art will inspire specialist art classes and occupational therapy opportunities in the district."
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