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People and vehicles move on Llangollen Bridge covered in patchwork by artist Luke Jerram in Llangollen, Wales. Photo: Reuters
In Wales, a bridge was transformed into a giant patchwork last weekend in conjunction with the International Musical Eisteddfod.
The Bridges, Not Walls installation work at the Llangollen Bridge, which covers both sides of the 60m-long bridge, was created by British artist Luke Jerram.
It comprises 800 squares of fabric, each measuring 1m wide. These handcrafted squares of fabric were contributed by people in the local community and around the world.
“When I first saw the medieval Llangollen Bridge, I fell in love with it. It is so iconic and at the heart of the town. Across the world, bridges have always been used as both a physical and symbolic way to connect people – which fits perfectly with the aims and ambitions of the Eisteddfod. The message and celebration of peace is at the heart of the Llangollen Eisteddfod and so this historic bridge, one