CHILDREN'S craftwork from all around the world will go on display at York Minster next week, when a popular international attraction visits the city.

The Minster is welcoming The Golden Tapestry, an exhibition reflecting the unity of the Commonwealth, which will include tapestries by children at Osbaldwick Primary School, as well as schools across Yorkshire, the UK and the Commonwealth.

Originally conceived to celebrate the Queen's 50th anniversary as head of the Commonwealth, the project aims to help children develop a global perspective on their lives.

They are encouraged to take pride in their own communities, and to understand and respect others.

Schools have been invited to contribute a story about their community to add to the tapestry, and thousands of children have contributed ideas and experiences.

The tapestry is being exhibited right across the world, with a view to enabling enduring links to be created between schools throughout the Commonwealth.

Its secretary-general, Don McKinnon, said: "The Golden Tapestry is aimed at promoting the value of diversity throughout the Commonwealth."

The principal patron of The Golden Tapestry project is the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu.

Its organiser, Lizzie Owen, has promised that schools from the archbishop's native Uganda will be well represented in the exhibition at the Minster.

The exhibition will be held in the North Transept of York Minster, between April 12 and May 20.