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The Bayeux Tapestry arrives at 3 a.m.: the medieval masterpiece is in London

The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived at the British Museum in London, where it will be on public display from September 10, 2026, through July 11, 2027, at the Sainsbury Exhibitions Gallery (here are some previews of the exhibition, made possible thanks t...
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The Bayeux Tapestry will be on display at the British Museum from September 2026. Some previews from the museum

The British Museum in London has announced the first details of what has already been dubbed the exhibition of the century, which will see the display of the famous Bayeux Tapestry for the first time in the UK, from September 10, 2026 to July 11, 202...
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British Museum acquires the gold Tudor Heart of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon

The British Museum has announced that it has raised the £3.5 million (about 4.1 million euros) needed to acquire the Tudor Heart or Tudor Heart and secure its entry into the institution's permanent collection. The transaction ensures that one of the ...
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Indemnity cover of £800 million for loan of Bayeux tapestry to British Museum

When it is loaned to the British Museum in 2026, theBayeux Tapestry will be covered by an indemnity from the British Treasury of about £800 million, reflecting the exceptional value attributed to this extraordinary 70-meter-long textile artifact that...
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British Museum riles up Greece: 'Outrageous gala among Parthenon Marbles'

New tensions between Greece and the British Museum in London after the London institution hosted a lavish gala dinner in the hall that holds the famous Parthenon Marbles. The event, dubbed the "Pink Ball," was held last Oct. 18, in the spaces where t...
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British Museum starts fundraiser to save rare gold pendant of Henry VIII

The British Museum has announced the launch of a national campaign to secure permanent ownership of the so-called Tudor Heart or Tudor Heart, an enameled gold pendant attributed to the reign of Henry VIII and linked to his marriage to Catherine of A...
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Bayeux tapestry at the British Museum for the first time in nearly 1,000 years

A landmark loan between France and the United Kingdom will bring theBayeux Tapestry to the United Kingdom for the first time, where it will be displayed at the British Museum in London. The official agreement, unveiled today, marks a significant step...
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UK Parliament considers stop to oil company advertising: British Museum in crosshairs

The UK Parliament will debate today, July 8, the possibility of banning advertising and sponsorship by fossil fuel companies. The debate, scheduled for 4:30 p.m. local time and streamed live on Parliament's official website, comes on the heels of a s...
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