The UK AIDS Memorial Quilt is an irreplaceable piece of social history. It tells the stories of many of those lost in the early days in the HIV AIDS epidemic of the 1980’s and 90’s. The Quilt is a unique historical document.

The complete QUILT is composed of 42 twelve foot by twelve foot panels, each comprised of 8 smaller panels. Each Quilt panel is approximately 4m sq. Each individual panel commemorates someone who has died of AIDS and lovingly has been made by their friends, lovers or family. They contain emotive testimonials, photos, and personal documents of the life lived. The Quilts represent approximately 384 people from all around the UK.

The QUILT reminds us how far we have come in the fight against HIV - it no longer stops you living a long and healthy life - but there is still much more to be done.

Southwark Cathedral is most grateful to AIDS QUILT UK for the loan and display of this memorial Quilt over WORLD AIDS DAY in this the only UK chapel dedicated to people who have died from AIDS and those whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS.

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The quilt has been in storage for several years now and without proper conservation is in danger of deteriorating and being lost. AIDS QUILT UK is a group dedicated to the Quilt’s conservation and continued display.

Images of the full quilt and the stories of those remembered can be seen at AIDSQuiltUK