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The Bayeux Tapestry Made It Over The Channel

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Padstow13 Fri 10-Jul-26 09:31:59

But is it the original? I should imagine quite a few copies have been generated over the centuries.

And the French were initially reluctant to loan it to us.

I'd like to see it, though, original or not.

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ferry23 Fri 10-Jul-26 09:50:16

Just been reading about the journey - and the amount of security involved.

Eat your heart out Prince Harry! (Pun intended) wink

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NotSpaghetti Fri 10-Jul-26 09:52:26

Why do you think it may not be the original?

It's at the British Museum 10th September 2026 – 11th July 2027

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GrannyGravy13 Fri 10-Jul-26 09:59:29

Tried to get tickets last week, wasn’t successful, hopefully try for the next release 🤞🏻

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keepcalmandcavachon Fri 10-Jul-26 10:03:01

It was I believe worked by nuns at Canterbury?

"Its coming home,
Its coming home,
Tapestry's coming home"

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Padstow13 Fri 10-Jul-26 10:42:07

NotSpaghetti

Why do you think it may not be the original?

It's at the British Museum 10th September 2026 – 11th July 2027

Because, realistically, in a time period of around 900 years it's fair to wonder if some enterprising persons may have had a stab at re-creating it.

After all, there are still a few very rare but surviving copies of Magna Carta.

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