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After 900 years, the Bayeux Tapestry returns to England and goes on display in London

Sep 9, 2026 · Lauren Frayer

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After 900 years, the Bayeux Tapestry returns to England and goes on display in London
The scene depicting King Harold
The scene depicting King Harold

The nearly 230-foot long Bayeux Tapestry is back in England for the first time in 900 years. It depicts the 1066 Battle of Hastings, a turning point in English history that ended Anglo-Saxon rule.

(Image credit: ADRIAN DENNIS)

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