The Bayeux Tapestry has returned to Britain for first time in more than 900 years. famed, 68-metre-long tapestry is embroidered artwork and important historical document. It chronicles 58 events surrounding successful military invasion and takeover of England in 1066 by France's Duke William of Normandy. It shows death of England's King Harold II, who was hit in eye by arrow at the Battle of Hastings. Historians believe tapestry was made in England as a gift for William. For past 900 years, it has been preserved in Bayeux, France. It is now at British Museum in London, where it will be put on display between September 2026 and July 2027.
tapestry was transported with military precision by art transportation specialist. There was heavy police protection as the historic masterpiece made its journey under cover of darkness to British capital. It was encased in climate-controlled box with technology to minimize shocks. The director of the British Museum called the operation "monumental effort". Millions of people are expected to see it. A museum spokesperson said: "Every British child knows date of 1066 — Battle of Hastings." This battle changed course of British history. The UK's culture secretary called it " pivotal period in our national story and our shared heritage and friendship with France".
