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Bayeux Tapestry Reaches London Without Visible Damage After 900 Years
The 68-meter embroidered artifact arrived safely for a British Museum exhibition. It will be on view from September 2026 through July 2027.
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The Bayeux Tapestry arrived in London without visible damage after leaving France for the first time in over 900 years, Le Monde reported. Delphine Christophe, France's director general for heritage and architecture, made the assessment on July 17 while at the British Museum. "I can confirm that there has been no visible alteration and that the tapestry has travelled well," she said.
The 68-meter embroidered work depicts the 1066 Battle of Hastings and the start of the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror. It is widely thought to have been made in England before transfer to Bayeux in France. The tapestry will be displayed at the British Museum from September 10, 2026, to July 11, 2027.
Tens of thousands of tickets for the exhibition have already been sold.
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