The Bayeux Tapestry, a notable 70-metre-long embroidery chronicling the 1066 Battle of Hastings, will be exhibited in the British Museum from September 2026 to July 2027, marking its return to the UK after 900 years. This significant artifact has resided in France for centuries, specifically at the Bayeux Museum. In an exchange, the British Museum will lend Anglo-Saxon artefacts from the Sutton Hoo ship burial to France. The tapestry famously depicts the moment King Harold was struck in the eye by an arrow, symbolizing key historical moments in Anglo-French relationships.
The Bayeux Tapestry is a 70-metre-long embroidered depiction of the 1066 Battle of Hastings, illustrating William the Conqueror's rise to power in England.
This significant historical artifact has been in France for nine centuries and is returning to the UK for the first time, marking a monumental moment.
The tapestry famously depicts King Harold being struck in the eye by an arrow, capturing a pivotal moment in Anglo-French history.
The display at the British Museum will run from September 2026 to July 2027, with Anglo-Saxon treasures being loaned to France as part of the exchange.
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