Bayeux Tapestry arrives in UK for first time in 900 years under police guard

The Bayeux Tapestry is being carefully transported through London streets under police escort, marking its historic arrival in the UK after 900 years.

The tapestry, measuring approximately 70 meters long, is considered a masterpiece of Norman art and has been housed in Bayeux, France, since the 11th century. Its arrival in the UK is part of a special exhibition at the British Museum, set to open to the public on December 14, 2023, and will run until February … Read more