The Liverpool Academy of Arts

The Brave Little Ferry Boats

"Brave Little Ferry Boats" is the latest children's book written and illustrated by Wirral textile artist Maria Saunderson. It tells the true story through hand stitched embroideries using the applique technique, of how the Mersey Ferries Daffodil and Iris were awarded the titles Royal Daffodil and Royal Iris after the WW1 battle of Zeebrugge.

The project has taken four years to complete and this will be the first time the original hand embroideries will be seen exhibited together. A small collection of photographs from the battle and items from the era will also be on display, books will be available for purchase.

You can learn more about Maria and her book by visiting Maria's Web Site .

The exhibititon runs to the 9th October.

Open Monday to Friday 12 til 4pm.

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Also - Meet the author/illustrator. There will be a book launch and signing on Friday 9th October 1pm - 4pm

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Below are images of some of the illustrations Maria has created, just click on the image to see them full size in our viewer:-