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Ancient embroidery from Bayeux museum moved to secret storage

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The famous embroidery was to be removed from the Bayeux Museum and moved to a secret location in France for safekeeping before being loaned to the British Museum in London, scheduled for September 2026.

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  • The Bayeux tapestry was moved from display for the first time in 40 years. 13s
  • The operation required about 100 people and over seven hours to complete. 18s
  • The tapestry is being loaned to the United Kingdom as a gesture of goodwill. 41s
  • Some heritage advisers are concerned about potential damage due to the tapestry's fragility. 1m 6s
  • The tapestry is now stored in a secret location in France before its UK display. 1m 43s
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