The Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the 1066 Battle of Hastings, will be displayed in the British Museum starting September 2026. This 224-foot-long tapestry, often termed the world's first war propaganda, illustrates the invasion by William the Conqueror and the death of King Harold. It was likely created in England shortly after the battle but has been housed in France for centuries. The tapestry will return to the UK for the first time in 900 years as the Bayeux museum undergoes renovations.
The earliest-known depiction of the 1066 Battle of Hastings is coming home for the first time in 900 or so years, with the Bayeux Tapestry expected to arrive in London in September 2026.
The tapestry, often referred to as the world’s first war propaganda, depicts the Norman Conquest and the pivotal moments of the battle, including the death of King Harold.
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