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Secrecy surrounds Bayeux Tapestry's imminent Channel crossing

Under cover of darkness and heavy police guard, the Bayeux Tapestry – a 68-metre embroidered chronicle of the Norman conquest of England, stitched in wool not long after the events it depicts – is set to cross the Channel within days, the official overseeing its move to London has revealed.

Radio France Internationale

‘The landscape offers the same russet and ochre hues as the Bayeux tapestry’: walking the 1066 trail in East Sussex

With the British Museum’s blockbuster Bayeux tapestry exhibition opening soon, we follow in the footsteps of William the Conqueror and King Harold’s armies around Battle and Rye

The Guardian - UK

Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum: When are tickets available and how much are they?

The iconic tapestry is going on show in London later this year - here’s what you need to know

Evening Standard

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From Stonehenge to Whitby Abbey: 40 fascinating historical sites in England to visit this summer

Up and down the country are the sites of epic battles, mysterious ancient monuments and ruins from bygone eras. Discover a selection of English Heritage sites in your area with our bumper guide

The Guardian - UK

9-Year-Old Girl Walked Out Her Front Door And Vanished, No One Knew Why Until Drunken Confession At A Party

A 9-year-old girl stepped into a storm in the middle of the night and vanished without a trace. A recent, shocking confession brought the case back to life.

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‘It’s about finding light in the dark’: why Harold and Maude is my feelgood movie

The latest in our ongoing series of writers recommending their favourite comfort watches is a pick for 1971’s unusual romantic comedy

The Guardian - US

Prince William's Final Attempt to Reach Prince Harry Involved a Secret Childhood Vow About Their Mother: Report

Explore the deepening rift between Prince Harry and Prince William, centered around a secret code from their childhood and recent family tensions.

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Is the biggest march in English history a myth? My research shows King Harold sailed down to the battle of Hastings

In 1066, England was invaded by multiple foreign powers. A northern force led by King Harald Hardrada of Norway advanced on York via the River Humber, while a southern force, led by Duke William of Normandy (later William I the Conqueror) crossed the Channel with forces from Normandy, France, Brittany…

The Conversation

New research challenges what we know about the Battle of Hastings

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The Independent UK

‘A fascinating discovery’: research challenges Battle of Hastings narrative

Harold may have sailed, not marched, in 1066, reshaping explanations for his defeat in England’s historic battle

The Guardian - UK

King Harold 200-mile forced march to Battle of Hastings ‘implausible’, historians say

Historians have suggested that troops actually travelled to the battle by ship

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

King Harold’s forced march to Battle of Hastings ‘implausible’

It has long been taught that after Harold’s victory at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, there was a forced march south to face the Norman invasion.

The Independent UK

This Morning’s Dermot O’Leary ‘freaked out’ by dancing robot: ‘We’ll be replaced’

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The Mary Sue

The 10 Best Slow-Burn Romance Films

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The Independent UK

‘A crime against our heritage’: French fury over moving the Bayeux Tapestry

Art experts and local officials in France are horrified that the 1,000-year-old tapestry is being moved across the Channel

Louder

“If anything makes me regret not pursuing more of an artistic career, it’s looking at Brian Eno”: Still, BJ Cole didn’t do too badly with David Gilmour, The Orb, Bill Nelson, Scott Walker and others

He set out to confound expectations of pedal steel with post-country band Cochise. Thanks to Captain Beefheart, Love and Hank Marvin, the session hero is pleased to reflect that he got away with it

Reason

Review: A Novel About Masculinity and Weightlifting

Muscle Man offers a subtler commentary than any thinkpiece about the bro-ification of the right.

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The best characters in Fallout

We get on with these Fallout characters like a world on fire.

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Fallout co-creator Tim Cain says canon is 'whatever the owner of the IP says it is' but that's okay because 'the best part of interpretation is you can't be wrong'

Cain used his long-running vlog series to discuss the lines between text, interpretation, and authorial intent.

Tom’s Guide

The best stoner comedy you probably haven't seen is now streaming for free on Tubi

'Never Goin' Back' introduces a teenage-girl duo that could have been the next Harold and Kumar.

Destructoid

SKINFREAK story and ending, explained

"Wrapped around me, I'll be able to keep you safe forever."

WhatToWatch

TV tonight: our highlights for Sunday, September 7, including a new series of Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams

There is also the penultimate episode of I Fought the Law to enjoy.

The Conversation

Why the Norman conquest still has a powerful hold over British culture and politics

Britain appears to be a nation on the verge of Norman-conquest mania. In July, the prime minister and the French president announced that the Bayeux tapestry – the epic 11th-century embroidery that depicts the 1066 conquest of England – would be loaned to the British Museum in 2026-27.

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King and Conqueror season 2: everything we know

King and Conqueror season 2 could take us back to 11th century England

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