Bayeux Tapestry arrives in London for first time in over 900 years

The Bayeux Tapestry, the 11th-century masterpiece depicting the Battle of Hastings, has arrived in London following a highly secure journey from France — its first visit to Britain in over 900 years. The artefact will be displayed at the British Museum from September 2026 to July 2027. The historic loan has been hailed as a symbol of Franco-British cultural ties.