The Bayeux Tapestry arrives at the British Museum for its first UK display in nearly 1,000 years
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The Bayeux Tapestry arrives at the British Museum for its first UK display in nearly 1,000 years

1 hours ago · Originally published 10 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: Test runs and a shock-absorbing cage: how Bayeux tapestry was moved to UK
The 70-metre-long embroidery has been transported from Normandy to London using a custom-built shock-absorbing crate and climate-controlled engineering. This historic arrival marks the first time the medieval artwork has returned to the UK, where it will go on public display this September.
Source: The Guardian UK Greater London
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