Bayeux Tapestry delivered to British Museum in dead of night
The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived at the British Museum in London for the first time in nearly 1,000 years. The historic 11th-century embroidery will be displayed in September, marking a significant cultural event for the UK.
Why it matters
The return of this artifact is a major cultural milestone, representing the shared history between France and England.
Image source, AFP By Katie Razzall Culture and Media Editor , Reporting from The British Museum Published 15 minutes ago The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in the UK, for the first time since it is believed to have been created here nearly 1,000 years ago.
At 02:50, chaperoned from a secret location in northern France by a police guard, it was driven into a loading bay at the British Museum, which will put it on display in September.
The 70-metre long, 11th-Century embroidery depicts in 58 scenes the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 - the moment that changed the country forever.
The heavy-looking crate, encased in an aluminium frame, was lowered out of the lorry, in front of a select crowd including the French ambassador to the UK and the director of the British Museum.
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