France's epic Bayeux Tapestry is headed to Britain in a loan for the ages

[The Patriot]

France's epic Bayeux Tapestry is headed to Britain in a loan for the ages

01-18-2018 11:06 AM

It is probably the most famous piece of medieval embroidery in the world, a ribbon of scrolling tapestry 70 yards long that tells in pictures the story of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, an epic tale of gore, glory and God. The priceless treasure hasn't left France in almost 1,000 years.


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