Tapestry to go on display in British Museum next year, with treasures from Sutton Hoo lent to France in exchange
The Bayeux tapestry will return to the UK for the first time in more than 900 years as …
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Bayeux Tapestry will return to England for first time in 900 years with iconic depiction of 1066 Norman Conquest being swapped for Sutton Hoo treasures in loan deal with France ○
The 70-metre-long work, which is more than 900-years-old, depicts the battle which saw William The Conqueror take the English throne from Harold Godwinson.
Bayeux Tapestry to return to UK on loan after 900 years ○
Bayeux Tapestry will be shown at the British Museum, which will lend treasures to Normandy museums.
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