Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHolly EvansThursday 10 September 2026 11:26 BSTWhat’s the story in the Bayeux Tapestry?Crowds are queuing up to see the Bayeux Tapestry, which is being displayed at the British Museum for the first time, with some visitors dressed in medieval attire.The 70-metre long artefact has returned to the UK for the first time in almost 1,000 years on loan until September 2027.Special conservation and security measures have been put in place to safeguard the artefact throughout its display in London.Exhibition curator Michael Lewis said: “I think people will be talking about this for generations and generations, that they were there in London to see the Bayeux Tapestry when it came to this country, and hopefully they’ll be inspired to go to Bayeux as well.”Tickets for the landmark exhibition are currently sold out until the next release on 21 October.In fullCrowds flock to see Bayeux Tapestry on show at British Museum for first timeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in