Bayeux Tapestry (Tapisserie de Bayeux)
Bayeux, France
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Where will the Bayeux Tapestry be in 2026?
For the first time in its history, the Bayeux Tapestry is set to leave France and will be displayed in the British Museum, between September 2026 and July 2027.
Why is the Bayeux Tapestry controversial?
It was created with detailed embroidery on a linen strip which appears to record key moments surrounding the rise of William the Conqueror. However, serious questions about its origin, authorship, omissions, and political message have made it controversial rather than a neutral historical record.