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France's 11th century Bayeux Tapestry will travel to London in a shock-proof container under secrecy measures for an exhibition opening in September.
france24.comFrance's medieval Bayeux Tapestry will travel to Britain in a shock-proof container under secrecy measures for display at the British Museum starting in September. The 11th century artefact depicts the 1066 Norman conquest of England. @AFP reported the move will occur this year.
The tapestry will leave its usual location in France for the London exhibition. The transport plan includes both the protective container and confidential routing. The British Museum will host the artefact from September onward.
No further details on the duration of the display were provided in the report.
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