Bayeux Tapestry Set to Cross English Channel for First Time

The historic Bayeux Tapestry, an embroidered chronicle of the Norman conquest, is scheduled to cross the English Channel under heavy police guard for the first time in its history.

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Bayeux Tapestry's Norman conquest story crosses the Channel for the first time

Under cover of darkness and heavy police guard, the Bayeux Tapestry - a 68-metre embroidered chronicle of the Norman conquest of England, stitched in wool not long after the events it depicts - is set to cross the Channel within days, the official overseeing its move to London has revealed.

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Bayeux Tapestry Set to Cross English Channel for First Time

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