What famous scenes are in the epic Bayeux Tapestry?
The historic Bayeux Tapestry is set to be exhibited at the British Museum in London starting September 10. The 70-meter embroidery, which depicts the Norman Conquest of 1066, is on loan from France until 2027.
Why it matters
The exhibition serves as a cultural milestone and a symbol of diplomatic cooperation between the UK and France.
What famous scenes are in the epic Bayeux Tapestry? Close The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition is going to be open to the public at the British Museum in London from 10 September.
The 70m (230ft) tapestry, originally embroidered in England but kept for centuries in France, tells the story of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Sending the tapestry to the British Museum had been announced by Macron during the French state visit to the UK in July 2025, as an emblem of the strong partnership between the countries.
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