Bayeux Tapestry’s return to UK represents a ‘moment in national history’

• The 70-metre Bayeux Tapestry has returned to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years for a landmark exhibition at the British Museum.
• The 11th-century masterpiece is displayed flat inside a bespoke, highly secure case to prevent damage and relieve structural tension.
• Exhibition curator Michael Lewis described the loan from France as an enormous act of diplomacy and a significant cultural moment in national history.
• The artefact offers a detailed visual record of the 1066 Norman Conquest, depicting medieval English warfare, fortresses, attire, and everyday life.
• Public viewing opens on Thursday and the exhibition runs until July 2027, though initial tickets are already sold out until the next release on 21 October.

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Bayeux Tapestry’s UK return described as ‘enormous act of diplomacy’