Bayeux Tapestry delivered to British Museum in dead of night

The 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry has arrived at the British Museum in London for a historic exhibition, marking its first return to England in nearly 1,000 years. The 70-meter embroidery depicts the events surrounding the 1066 Norman Conquest.
Why it matters
The return of this artifact is a major cultural event, symbolizing historical reconciliation and the preservation of shared European heritage.
Figure caption, Watch: 1,000 year-old Bayeux Tapestry arrives at British Museum
The article is a factual account of a cultural event and museum logistics.
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