Participant Xander with his contribution to the ‘Threads Of Freedom’ project October 2025
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Ann Griffiths with a portrait of herself as a child wearing her identity disc taken in 1942. Children had to wear discs in WW2 in case they were separated from their family during the bombing, October 2025
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Lead artist Helen Sill, chatting with fellow artist Tanya Wood, who also worked on the project, and a participant, at a drop in stitch session at the Spring October 2025
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Two patches sewn into one of eight dungarees for the ‘Threads of Freedom’ project at The Spring, Havant. One pair of dungarees has been made for each decade since the end of WW11 November 2025
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Lead Artist Helen Sill sewing the finishing touches onto a pair of dungarees at ‘Threads of Freedom’ exhibition space at The Spring November 2025
Sam Ivin
Sam Ivin is a photographic artist who explores social issues and the people connected with them. By documenting their stories and perspectives he hopes to provide a more personal, tangible understanding of them. Ivin’s process often involves hosting photography workshops, where he creates collaborative artwork with project participants.
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