Bayeux Tapestry Returns to Britain, Sparking National Exhibition Fever
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Britain’s British Museum opened a blockbuster Bayeux Tapestry exhibition—the 11th‑century embroidery returned from France—sparking nationwide anticipation, long online ticket queues, and high-profile visits. Displayed flat in a dark hall with 58 scenes, the tapestry is at the center of a national moment, though conservators found two tiny thread breaks on arrival, prompting debate over the loan. The 10‑month show aims to attract around a million visitors and help fund a major refurbishment, with a busy gift shop to boot.
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