Francophiles, Norman outfits and broken threads: visitors see Bayeux tapestry in UK for first time
The British Museum in London opened the Bayeux Tapestry, a 1,000‑year‑old medieval cloth, to the public for the first time. Visitors could see the embroidered scene of the Norman conquest of England, which has been kept in France for centuries. The exhibit offers a rare chance to view the tapestry’s intricate detail and historical context.