Test runs and a shock-absorbing cage: how Bayeux tapestry was moved to UK
Summary
The Bayeux tapestry, a 70-metre-long embroidery nearly 1,000 years old, was moved from France to the British Museum in London for a special exhibition. Experts used careful engineering and scientific methods to protect the tapestry during transport and display, controlling temperature, humidity, and light to keep it safe.Key Facts
- The Bayeux tapestry is about 70 metres (230 feet) long and nearly 1,000 years old.
- It was transported from the Bayeux Tapestry Museum in Normandy, France, to the British Museum in London.
- The tapestry was carefully folded on a padded folding screen called a paravent for transport.
- Transport used double crates with shock absorbers and controls for temperature and humidity.
- Experts conducted two test trips beforehand to check for vibrations and damage risks.
- The tapestry will be displayed in a custom-made case that controls light, temperature, and humidity.
- Lights will be kept low and only turned on when visitors are present to protect the tapestry.
- The tapestry will return to France next year for restoration and scientific study of its materials.
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