Pupils from an Evesham primary school helped complete a tapestry print that featured scenes from the town's historic battle.

Year 5 at Bengeworth Academy were invited to see the finished project with EAT artist in residence Michele Flint.

The artwork was created by 13 local schools and a presentation was given by trustee Elizabeth Spencer, author Lawrence Stribling and illustrator Guy Spencer.

Michelle explained the process of capturing children’s artwork into artefacts and clothing for the project. 

The spectacular tapestry print is being hung in the Hall at Bengeworth Kings Road until April 17, along with the Benedictine monk’s habits worn during the event.

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Michele Flint, based in Bishampton, uses free-motion embroidery to create her work.

Vice chair of EAT Elizabeth Spencer, said: “For her commission with Evesham Abbey Trust, Michelle worked with schools taking part in our project, ranging from nursery to middle school aged pupils.

“Children worked in groups to create an illuminated letter design, a scene from the Battle of Evesham, a day in the life of a monk, the story of Eof, the swineherd or the dissolution of the Abbey."

The children’s’ work was then digitized and printed onto fire-resistant fabric , which was then embroidered onto a battle banner or a Benedictine monks’ black habit.

Each of the schools in the project will receive their children’s’ original artwork, their digital work and will be given the opportunity to display the battle banner and monk’s habits. 

Chair of Bengeworth Academy Trust David Coaché, said: “The involvement of our local schools in projects established and provided by Evesham Abbey Trust is something we are very proud to promote as a Trust. 

“Our pupils have had tremendous educational experiences through visiting the Abbey itself during restoration, participating in a music festival with multiple local schools and original score, creating art work with a professional artist, contributing to a professionally published and illustrated book co-authored by some of our teachers.

"They were also invited to be part of their future development projects, such as planting in the grounds. 

“All of these events have been of exceptional educational value and very well organised to ensure that pupils and staff have had positive experiences when supporting and participating in work undertaken by the Trust. 

“It is an absolute asset to the town and leaves a legacy, rooted in historic significance, for every child and family living in the town to enjoy and remember every time they visit or walk past for many years to come.”