Platinum Jubilee: Torquay's knitted creations mark event

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Crowns and queen knitted display
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The Queen, crowns, pompoms and a red, white and blue theme feature in one piece

The Queen, crowns, seagulls with chips and a call for peace in Ukraine are among colourful creations knitted for a Platinum Jubilee display in Torquay.

The exhibits, in St Marychurch, are on flower planters and benches, as well as attached to trees and church gates.

Pompoms, bunting and a model of the former Royal Yacht Britannia have also been created.

Organiser Sally Gilpin said the group of knitters started making pieces in February to decorate the precinct.

Knitted Queen in knitting display
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The group started making pieces in February for the display

Knitted Royal Yacht Britannia knitting display
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The Royal Yacht Britannia makes an appearance in St Marychurch

Peace for Ukraine knitting display
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One work calls for peace in Ukraine

Seagulls with chips and ice cream knitting display
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These knitted seagulls have the choice of chips or ice cream in this piece

HRH knitting display
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A seagull, a Queen's Guard, a crown and a corgi form part of this bench display, which is also emblazoned with HRH

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