10 h. ago What to know about the Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th century masterpiece of historical record

The Bayeux Tapestry, a 70-meter- (229-foot)- long medieval artwork that depicts the Norman conquest of England, will be displayed in Britain next year for the first time in 900 years

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18 h. ago The Bayeux Tapestry is going on display in London for the first time in 900 years

The Bayeux Tapestry is going on display in London for the first time in 900 years  Time Out

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19 h. ago Bayeux Tapestry to go on show at the British Museum as it returns to England for first time in 900 years

Delight as ‘one of the most iconic pieces of art ever produced in the UK’ to return in 2026

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35 h. ago How British Museum secured chance to host Bayeux Tapestry’s return to UK after 900 years

Loan of the 70m-long celebration of the 1066 Norman invasion was sealed after weeks of high level diplomacy

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35 h. ago Voices: There’s more to the Bayeux Tapestry loan deal than meets the eye

Arranging for the historic depiction of the Norman Conquest, the Battle of Hastings and the killing of King Harold to ‘come home’ for the first time in 900 years is nothing short of a diplomatic triumph – but could it also open the door to the British Museum handing over the Elgin Marbles, asks Harry Mount

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35 h. ago Bayeux Tapestry to return to England for first time in 900 years to go on show at British Museum

Delight as ‘one of the most iconic pieces of art ever produced in the UK’ to return in 2026

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35 h. ago Bayeux Tapestry will return to England for first time in 900 years with iconic depiction of 1066 Norman Conquest being swapped for Sutton Hoo treasures in loan deal with France

The 70-metre-long work, which is more than 900-years-old, depicts the battle which saw William The Conqueror take the English throne from Harold Godwinson.

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35 h. ago Bayeux tapestry to return to Britain for first time in 900 years

Tapestry to go on display in British Museum next year, with treasures from Sutton Hoo lent to France in exchangeThe Bayeux tapestry will return to the UK for the first time in more than 900 years as part of a landmark loan agreement by Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron.The 70-metre embroidered cloth depicts the 1066 Norman invasion and Battle of Hastings, in which William the Conquerer took the English throne from Harold Godwinson and become the first Norman king of England. Continue reading...

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