Bayeux Tapestry Unveiled Piece by Piece at British Museum After London Journey

After a high-security journey from Bayeux, the 70-meter-long Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in London and is now housed at the British Museum. French and English conservators are meticulously examining the medieval embroidery, which underwent a ten-hour inspection following its arrival. The tapestry was transported under heavy surveillance, including helicopters and gendarmes.

For the first time, the tapestry is displayed flat on a custom-made table, a significant change from its traditional vertical presentation in Bayeux. This horizontal arrangement allows the tapestry to appear more stretched and narrower. The British Museum anticipates a large public turnout, with an estimated one million visitors expected to view the historic artifact.

Visitors will be able to admire the tapestry from an elevated walkway that overlooks the display. Afterward, they can descend and walk around the table to view the intricate details of the embroidery. This exhibition marks a significant cultural exchange, with the tapestry on loan from France to the United Kingdom.