- George Osborne, chairman of the British Museum, has revealed the Bayeux Tapestry will be displayed laid flat for conservation reasons, departing from its traditional hanging presentation.
- The 11th-century tapestry, which is 70 metres long and depicts the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, will open to the public at the British Museum in September.
- Visitors will be able to view the tapestry up close and from a balcony within a 40-minute ticket slot, with exhibition features designed to encourage movement.
- The exhibition has drawn controversy, including criticism from the late David Hockney over the tapestry's transport, while others called out the £33 ticket price.
- Demand for tickets has been exceptionally high, with five applicants for every initial ticket, and more batches are expected to be released.
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