Norman conquest – The Focus Insight

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

2026년 07월 13일 by team insight

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

Norman conquest coin hoard to be displayed in Bath before permanent exhibition

2025년 12월 04일 by team insight

This coin hoard, discovered in 2021 in a field in Somerset, contains over 100 coins that provide insights into the economic landscape of 11th-century England, which is a fascinating era to explore. The coins, primarily minted during the reign of William the Conqueror, highlight the transition in currency and trade practices following the conquest. The … Read more