Bayeux tapestry arrives on British shores for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ exhibition
The historic Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in London for a year-long exhibition at the British Museum, marking its first return to England in nearly 1,000 years. The loan is being framed as a symbol of diplomatic friendship between France and the UK.
Workers unload the structure containing the Bayeux tapestry from a lorry at the British Museum in London on Friday. Workers unload the structure containing the Bayeux tapestry from a lorry at the British Museum in London on Friday. Bayeux tapestry Bayeux tapestry arrives on British shores for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ exhibition Crowd cheers as artwork depicting Norman conquest is unloaded at British Museum after cross-Channel voyage
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