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1066 Medieval Mosaic

10 Wilson Street, Geraldine 7930, New Zealand
+64 3-693 9820
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No longer in geraldine

Saw this a year ago and was amazing. Unfortunately the mosaic is no longer available to see as it... read more

Reviewed 18 May 2016
Monique R
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Christchurch, New Zealand
Impressive mosaic

That's a lot of time and effort into producing such a monumental work! It is unfortunately being... read more

Reviewed 22 April 2016
AllLoveMummy
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Sydney, Australia
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10 Wilson Street, Geraldine 7930, New Zealand
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Reviewed 18 May 2016

Saw this a year ago and was amazing. Unfortunately the mosaic is no longer available to see as it is touring the UK. The big jersey is on display in the information centre

Thank Monique R
Reviewed 22 April 2016 via mobile

That's a lot of time and effort into producing such a monumental work! It is unfortunately being dismantled soon, and touring the UK. So you may want to check to see if it's still there. The giant Jersey is right next to it, and interesting...More

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Reviewed 4 April 2016 via mobile

Dropped in while in Geraldine. Michael and Gillian were very helpful and explained in detail this marvelous creation done by Michael. It's available for a limited time as they are planning to travel the world with their Guinness award winning creation, so would recommend anyone...More

Thank Thilina G
Reviewed 31 March 2016

Visited 1066 Medieval Mosaic last week and was in awe of the art work, the detail, the time it must have taken and knowledge. I just couldn't stop thinking about it and within an hour was back with two friends as they just had to...More

Thank raewynmoore
Reviewed 27 March 2016

A mosaic reproduction of the bayeux tapestry made from 2 million tiny pieces of steel painstaking painted. Seen before May 2016 when due to go to England. A highlight was being able to talk to the remarkable artist Michael.

Thank stoodlee
Reviewed 13 March 2016

You might have missed this unless you are in Kent, UK, in the next few months - it is going to be transported c. May 2016 to Hastings and Battle - then, who knows, Bayeux? Well researched, painstakingly re-created (with gaps filled in). Good fun...More

Thank PeterFDevon_England
Reviewed 11 March 2016

We went into the knitwear shop to see the giant jersey - a sight worth seeing! - but also discovered in the back room, for a small entrance fee this mosaic - a half sized copy of the bayeaux tapestry made with millions of tiny...More

Thank Barbara V
Reviewed 8 March 2016

This is a fascinating piece of work and the creator, Mike a very interesting and informative guy. Not only is the work displayed but an accompanying computer program has been devised which provides very indepth details of the combatants plus associated games for children. My...More

Thank BPPevensey
Reviewed 6 March 2016

Visit this amazing shop in Geraldine before it closes and see 2 items in the Guinness Book of Records. The "Giant" knitted jumper is big and looks great on the wall. The star attraction is the Bayeux Tapestry mosaic recreated from 2 million pieces of...More

Thank Keith70
Reviewed 26 February 2016

An amazing little shop in Geraldine in which the owners Mike and Gillian have created the intricate Bayeux Tapestry mosaic recreated from 2 million pieces of steel and another business with handcrafted knitwear including the world's largest 'Giant Jersey'. Both these achievements are in the...More

Thank deejayddave
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