Bayeux Tapestry arrives in London for first-ever loan to the British Museum

The Bayeux Tapestry, the fragile 11th-century embroidery depicting the Norman conquest of England, has arrived at the British Museum in London on its first-ever loan outside France. The move, described as a diplomatic operation that almost fell apart, has sparked both celebration and concern over the risks of moving such a delicate medieval treasure. The loan has reignited broader debates about cultural heritage and the responsibilities of lending institutions.