Briswool – the intrinsically Bristol and somewhat bonkers model of knitted and crocheted landmarks – is back.

Vicky Harrison from Paper Village in Bedminster is the brains behind Briswool. She has led a team of dozens of volunteers who have created the famous landmarks including the Clifton Suspension Bridge, St Mary Redcliffe and the M Shed cranes.

Their handiwork goes on show at M Shed on May 14.

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She says Briswool is unique to every volunteer who helped create it: “Briswool is not about impressive buildings or even the history of Bristol.

“Volunteers have chosen to stitch locations or objects that mean something to them personally or were a challenge to make. It is a breath-taking scene that charms the eye with colour and texture.”

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The Briswool skyline includes Cabot Tower, Wills Memorial Building, Bristol Cathedral and the high-rise flats in Barton Hill.

Two separate models of Gloucester Road and Netham Park will also feature in the exhibition.

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Laura Pye, head of culture at Bristol City Council, said the model “embraces everything that’s great about our city and it’s a fantastic example of a community coming together to create a very unique piece of art”.

“The model has grown considerably since the last time it was displayed at M Shed and remains a truly original and quirky depiction of Bristol.”

The Thekla © Briswool

During the month long exhibition there will be a programme of workshops will take place at M Shed for people to learn or improve their knitting and crochet skills culminating in a yarn-storming event on Sunday 12 June to celebrate M Shed’s fifth birthday.

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