The Bayeux Tapestry will be loaned to Britain in 2026-2027. It was commissioned by Bishop Odo of Bayeux in 1077 and shows the Norman conquest of England in 1066. The tapestry is 70 metres long, 50 centimetres wide, and weighs 350 kilograms, containing 626 figures, 202 horses, and 58 scenes, depicting the events before the Battle of Hastings. It requires restoration at an estimated cost of €2million, with over 24,200 stains and 10,000 holes needing attention. The Bayeux Museum plans a €38million renovation for the tapestry's display area, which has been in use since 1983.
Stitched in wool thread, the Bayeux Tapestry depicts the Norman conquest of England in 1066, marking a significant turning point in European history.
The tapestry is 70 metres long, 50 centimetres wide, and weighs 350 kilograms, featuring 626 characters, 202 horses, and 58 scenes, creating an embroidered epic.
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