Behind the historic efforts to transport Bayeux tapestry from France to UK
Summary
The Bayeux Tapestry, a nearly 1,000-year-old embroidered cloth depicting the 1066 Norman invasion of England, is being moved from France to the British Museum for display from September 2024 to July 2027. The transfer is carefully planned using a special container to protect the fragile artifact, and the loan aims to celebrate 1,000 years of shared history between France and the UK.Key Facts
- The Bayeux Tapestry measures 70 meters (230 feet) long and 50 cm (20 inches) high.
- It shows the story of William the Conqueror’s victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
- The tapestry is being transported in a specially made, vibration-absorbing container to protect it.
- It will be on display at the British Museum from September 10, 2024, to July 11, 2027.
- The loan was agreed because the tapestry’s home museum in Bayeux, France, is closed for renovations.
- The tapestry has rarely been moved before, with notable moves during 1803-04 and World War II.
- French and British officials promise to ensure the tapestry’s safety during the loan period.
- Treasures from the British Museum will be sent to museums in Normandy as part of the exchange.
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