The 11th century Bayeux Tapestry will return to Britain for the first time in almost 1,000 years, when it goes on display at London's British Museum in September 2026.
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- France will loan the Bayeux tapestry to the British Museum for the first time in over 900 years.
- The loan coincides with the upcoming 1000th anniversary of William the Conqueror's birth. 20s
- In exchange, artefacts from Sutton Hoo will be loaned to museums in Normandy. 53s
- The tapestry will be displayed in London while the Bayeux Museum undergoes refurbishment. 1m 13s
- Conservators have raised concerns about the risks of transporting the fragile tapestry. 1m 43s