The Bayeux tapestry in UK The Bayeux tapestry enclosed in an especially designed protective case and frame is unloaded from a lorry at the British museum after its journey from the city of Bayeux in Normandy. This is the first time the ancient tapestry has travelled abroad and will be displayed at the British museum in September Photograph by Richard Pohle

The Bayeux tapestry in UK The Bayeux tapestry enclosed in an especially designed protective case and frame is unloaded from a lorry at the British museum after its journey from the city of Bayeux in Normandy. This is the first time the ancient tapestry has travelled abroad and will be displayed at the British museum in September Photograph by Richard Pohle

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The Bayeux tapestry in UK The Bayeux tapestry enclosed in an especially designed protective case and frame is unloaded from a lorry at the British museum after its journey from the city of Bayeux in Normandy. This is the first time the ancient tapestry has travelled abroad and will be displayed at the British museum in September Photograph by Richard Pohle

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