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For the first time in almost a thousand years, the legendary medieval tapestry depicting Norman’s conquest will be on display in England. I’ll travel there In the near future.
A temporary loan for the Bayou tapestry has been announced, and French President Emmanuel Macron visited the UK earlier this week.
The tapestry will be exhibited at one of the world’s top museums (the British Museum in London) from September 2026 to July 2027. Medieval artwork.
The artwork focuses on the Battle of Hastings, and vividly portrays the events surrounding Norman’s conquest. The conquest took place in 1066, when the Normans invaded the British Isles from France and seized power from the Anglo-Saxons.
The tapestry may have been created in the 1070s, years after the conquest of 1066.
The British Museum, seen on the right, will host one of the most famous medieval artworks, the Bayou Tapestry, from September 2026 to July 2027. (deagostini via Getty Images; Peter Dazeley via Getty Images)
Historians believe that Bishop Odo of the Bayou commissioned this art.
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The Bayou Museum in Normandy shows that the intricate tapestry features 626 characters, 37 buildings, 41 ships, and 202 horses and mules.
“This loan is a symbol of shared history with friends in France.”
“To make the characters easier to recognize, the artists added distinctive features to the Anglo-Saxons, such as mustaches and long hair, and short hair to the Normans.” The museum pointed out On that website.
Bayeux Tapestry vividly shows the British conquest of Norman, including the key battle of Hastings. (AP Photo/Kamil Zihnioglu, File)
In a statement, British Culture Secretary Lisa Nandi called the tapestry “one of the most iconic works of art ever produced in the UK.”
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“We are delighted to be able to welcome you here in 2026,” the official said.
Nandi said, “This loan is a symbol of Our shared history I have been enduring relationships with my French friends for centuries. ”
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As part of the cultural exchange, the British Museum is lending its artifacts Sutton Who Collection, It was found at the burial of an Anglo-Saxon ship in the 7th century.
Objects are displayed in various French museums.
The tapestry features 626 letters, 41 ships, and hundreds of animals sewn into incredible details. (Halton Archives via Getty Images)
Bayou tapestry has been the subject of extensive research since its rediscovery in the 18th century.
This winter, British researchers have discovered it for a long time recently. The legendary king’s abode The person depicted in a bayou tapestry.
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Harold Godwinson’s residence, also known as Harold II, was identified in Botham, a village on the coast of West Sussex, England.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
