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E.G.D.Beachy Keen Yarnbombers Strike Again!
Posted by Jody on May 29, 2013
I just had to share this amazing display of beach-themed creativity! Yarnbombers thrilled beachgoers last weekend by adorning the Saltburn Pier (UK) with 164 feet of very impressive yarn artistry. The whimsical display includes everything from mermaids to lighthouses and sun bathers to beach huts.
“This bank holiday weekend visitors to Saltburn Pier have been treated to another surprise display.”
(Text and photo: Gazette Live. Story by Marie Turbill. )
Here’s the link to the full Gazette Live story with a wonderful photo gallery and a video of the entire work of art: “Saltburn yarnbombers strike again as Pier is decorated for bank holiday weekend”
Be sure to look for the yellow submarine! ~Very cool!
The seaside piers around the coast of Britain stand as a powerful reminder of the achievements of Victorian engineers and entrepreneurs. There are currently less than 54 pleasure piers in existence around the UK coastline. Saltburn’s Victorian pier was the first iron pier to be built on the North East Coast, is the most northerly surviving British Pier and the only remaining pleasure pier on the North East coast. Built in an exposed position and facing due north into the cruel and unforgiving North Sea, the history of Saltburn Pier tells a tale of survival against the elements. The pier was commissioned by the Saltburn Pier Company in 1867, designed by Mr John Anderson and completed two years later, opening in May 1869.
Source: Saltburn by the Sea.com
Saltburn Pier – National Pier Society link: History of Saltburn Pier
I want to be a yarn bomber when I grow up! Can somebody teach me how to knit?
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kiwiskan said
Had a look at the full gallery – Magnificent
Jody said
Yes! But can you teach me to knit?? I’m so inspired. 🙂
kiwiskan said
I can knit – but haven’t done a lot of it lately 🙂
nutsfortreasure said
LOVE THIS!!! Mind if I share?
Jody said
Please do!! Maybe we’ll find someone who can teach me to do this! 😉
nutsfortreasure said
🙂 Me too lol
Celia said
this is so wacky and wonderful–beach culture is . . . a many splendored thing! thank you for bringing this to us.
Jody said
You’re welcome & I agree! 🙂 I’d love to join in on one of these projects someday!