Bayeux Tapestry to make secret overnight journey to London for landmark exhibition
Summary
The 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry will be secretly transported from northern France to London for the first time to be shown in a British Museum exhibition starting September 10, 2026. The 68-meter-long artwork, which shows England’s Norman conquest in 1066, will be moved under police protection in a specially controlled container to protect its fragile condition.Key Facts
- The Bayeux Tapestry is about 1,000 years old and shows the Norman conquest of England in 1066.
- It will be displayed in London’s British Museum from September 10, 2026, to July 11, 2027.
- The tapestry usually stays in a museum in Bayeux, Normandy, France.
- Its journey to London will happen overnight under police protection for security reasons.
- The tapestry is 68 meters (224 feet) long and embroidered in wool thread.
- A special container with climate and vibration controls will keep the tapestry safe during transport.
- The move was arranged after more than a year of talks and promised by French President Emmanuel Macron.
- The tapestry's value is insured at about £800 million (nearly $1.1 billion).
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