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Bayeux Tapestry Moved to UK Overnight Under Police Escort
The 68-metre-long Bayeux Tapestry was transported from France to the United Kingdom overnight between Thursday and Friday. It was placed inside a specially designed case that folded the textile like an accordion and moved under police escort.
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Police escorted the 68-metre-long textile during the move, which occurred in the middle of the night. The tapestry was placed inside a specially designed case that folded the textile like an accordion for transport. Officials have not released further details on the journey or its purpose.
The case was built to protect the historic textile during the crossing. No incidents were reported during the overnight transfer. The move marks the first time the tapestry has left France in modern records. Additional security measures were in place throughout the operation.
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