Bayeux Tapestry delivered to British Museum in dead of night
Summary
The Bayeux Tapestry, an 11th-century embroidery showing the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, has arrived in the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years. It was carefully transported from northern France to the British Museum, where it will be displayed starting in September for nine months.Key Facts
- The Bayeux Tapestry is about 70 meters long and shows 58 scenes of events before the Norman Conquest of England.
- It was moved from a secret location in northern France under police guard and brought to the British Museum late at night.
- The tapestry has been in France since it was created nearly 1,000 years ago and has been displayed in Bayeux since 1983.
- The loan for nine months was agreed upon by French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
- The British Museum is loaning several important British artifacts to France in exchange.
- The tapestry was packed in a special crate with temperature and humidity control and shock absorbers to protect it during the journey.
- Some people in France expressed concern about the risk of moving such a fragile and valuable historic object.
- A projected image of the tapestry was shown on the white cliffs of Dover with a thank-you message from France.
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