The Bayeux Tapestry will be displayed in the British Museum for the first time, coinciding with French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the UK. The 70-meter-long tapestry chronicles the Norman Conquest of 1066, featuring key moments such as Harold Godwinson being struck by an arrow during the Battle of Hastings. This exhibition will involve a temporary swap with Anglo-Saxon treasures from the Sutton Hoo ship burial, which include artifacts like a sword and an iron helmet. The tapestry has been in France for 42 years following its creation shortly after the Battle of Hastings.
The Bayeux Tapestry is set to be displayed in the British Museum for the first time. The announcement coincides with French President Macron's state visit to the UK.
The tapestry chronicles the Norman Conquest of 1066. It depicts significant historical events including Harold Godwinson taking an arrow to the eye during the Battle of Hastings.
The ancient tapestry has been held in France since created shortly after the 1066 Battle of Hastings. It has spent the last 42 years in the Bayeux.
The Anglo-Saxon treasures of the Sutton Hoo ship burial, including a sword and helmet, will be temporarily swapped with the tapestry during this exhibition.
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