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The Bayeux Tapestry, a 70-meter medieval artwork depicting the Norman Conquest, will be displayed in Britain's British Museum from September 2026 to July 2027. This marks its first UK showing in 900 years, coinciding with the 1000th anniversary of William the Conqueror's birth. Loaned from France, the tapestry is expected to draw millions. The Bayeux Tapestry Museum in Normandy will close for renovations during this period. The tapestry, a significant historical and artistic piece, details the Norman invasion of England in 1066, including the Battle of Hastings.

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