Tens of thousands rush for tickets to see Bayeux Tapestry in UK
Summary
The Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th-century embroidery showing the Norman conquest of England, will be displayed at the British Museum in London for 10 months starting in September. This is the first time the tapestry has been shown in the UK while its home museum in Normandy is being renovated. Tickets for the exhibition have seen very high demand from the public.Key Facts
- The Bayeux Tapestry is 70 meters long and dates back to the 11th century.
- It shows the story of the Norman conquest of England in 1066.
- The tapestry will be displayed flat and fully unrolled for the first time in centuries.
- More than 65,000 people tried to buy tickets when they first went on sale online.
- Adult ticket prices range from £27 to £33, higher than the usual €12 price in Normandy.
- Children under 16 can enter the exhibition for free.
- The tapestry will travel to the UK via the Eurotunnel with special protection and security.
- Additional tickets will be released in October and January to allow more visitors to see it.
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