Minster has woollen scenes of wartime stitched up

The Longest Yarn exhibition, comprising 80 woollen scenes depicting an individual moment from the D-Day invasion, was on display at the minster last year

An exhibition of woollen scenes depicting Britain at war is due to open next month.

Bosses at Stoke Minster said following the success of The Longest Yarn last year, which commemorated The 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, they were thrilled to be hosting The Longest Yarn 2 which was touring the country to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day.

The exhibition comprises 80 panels, each 1m (3.2ft) in length, depicting aspects of life during World War Two.

Each scene was created with guidance from historians, bosses said, to make it as historically accurate as possible.

Scenes include key moments in the life of the nation and the armed services - such as D-Day, the Blitz, the bombing of major cities, the Women's Land Army and the Home Guard.

The exhibition covers the period from the declaration of war on 3 September 1939 to VE May on 8 May 1945.

It will be on display at the minster from 4 October until 29 October, with opening times advertised on the church's website and social media pages.

During the exhibition there will be three concerts taking place, with performances from The Military Wives Choir (11 October), University Hospital Orchestra (18 October) and Staffordshire Choirs Association (25 October).

The Longst Yarn 2 follows on from the previous exhibition, and depicts scenes from World War Two

"It's brilliant that the Longest Yarn is back in Stoke in this momentous centenary year for the city and the 80th anniversary of VE and VJ Day," said Paul Adams, parish warden for Stoke Minster.

"It has been really special to mark these occasions with the special services at the minster and across the city."

The minster has also put a call-out for people to help create a new crocheted poppy drape - with poppy-making sessions held each Thursday between midday and 14:00 BST throughout September.

People can also make poppies at home and bring them to the minster, to help contribute to the artwork.