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Bayeux Tapestry ticket-holders evacuated from British Museum after smoke detected

Thousands of people were evacuated from the museum after smoke was detected in one of the galleries

The Independent UK

Unearthing the Bayeux tapestry’s 1,000 year journey to the British Museum

Crowds queued outside the British Museum this week, some dressed in medieval attire, for a first look at the Bayeux Tapestry, on display in England for the first time since it was made almost 1,000 years ago.

The Independent UK

Crowds flock to museum as Bayeux Tapestry goes on display

Special conservation and security measures are in place to ensure the safety of the tapestry.

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Crowds flock to see Bayeux Tapestry on show at British Museum for first time

A number of visitors have dressed in medieval clothing for the occasion

The Independent UK

Two threads torn in Bayeux Tapestry on journey to London from France

The Bayeux Tapestry arrived in the UK in July following a top secret, high security operation

The Independent UK

Macron, Burnham hold talks on migrants, EU after viewing Bayeux Tapestry in London

French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham held their first talks on Thursday after meeting a day earlier at the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum. Topping the agenda were several issues, including migrant boats crossing the Channel, British-EU relations and the Ukraine war.

France 24

King says ‘what is past is prologue’ after Bayeux tour with Macron and Burnham

The guests walked the length of the 70-metre masterpiece at the British Museum in London.

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Macron tells King and PM ‘happy end, we’re here’ after Bayeux Tapestry tour

The dignitaries walked the length of the 70-metre masterpiece at the British Museum in London on Wednesday evening.

Evening Standard

King Charles and Camilla marvel at Bayeux Tapestry as it returns to Britain for first time in centuries

King and Queen joined by Andy Burnham and Emmanuel Macron to view 11th Century artwork at British Museum

The Independent UK

Watch live: King and Queen speak after historic Bayeux Tapestry viewing with Macron and Burnham

Watch live as King Charles and Queen Camilla join Emmanuel Macron and Andy Burnham to visit the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum on Wednesday (2 September).

The Independent UK

Visiting French president will join King Charles III and prime minister to see Bayeux Tapestry

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to arrive in London to meet new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and visit the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum

The Independent UK

Charles and Camilla to view Bayeux Tapestry with Macron and Burnham

The 70-metre embroidered artwork, which is more than 900 years old, is on loan from France as part of a historic agreement with the British Museum.

The Independent UK

Sir Michael Palin and David Olusoga to star in BBC Bayeux Tapestry documentary

The tapestry depicts the 1066 Norman invasion and Battle of Hastings

The Independent UK

Bayeux Tapestry: Macron to open London exhibition

"A particularly significant moment, initiated by the President of the Republic to strengthen Franco-British relations", according to the Elysée. The French president thus intends to "highlight" the "exceptional loan" he personally approved in 2025.

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Macron to meet new UK PM Burnham against backdrop of Bayeux Tapestry

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to London on Wednesday for his first meeting with the United Kingdom's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, in what will be the first visit by a European Union leader since he took office. Macron will also unveil the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum…

The Guardian - UK

X-rated reading at the British Museum

Letter: Jill Lewis recalls her reading of erotica for research in the British Museum’s Reading Room

The Independent UK

British Museum postpones lecture on ancient Israel over security concerns

British Museum says a ‘significant proportion’ of attendees intendedly to deliberately disrupt the event

Evening Standard

James Norton ‘told President Macron 1066 drama would be fair to both sides’

Norton, who plays Harold Godwinson in the drama, said he met President Macron at an event at the British Museum.

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Evening Standard

Lebanese architect selected for British Museum gallery design project

The galleries house ancient Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Assyrian and Middle Eastern objects along with the disputed Elgin Marbles.

International Business Times

Greeks Still Sceptical Britain Will Return Parthenon Marbles

"Positive" talks between Greece and the British Museum over the Parthenon Marbles have rekindled hope that the ancient friezes could be on their way back to Athens after more than two centuries.

The Independent UK

Starmer rules out talks with Greek PM over Elgin Marbles

Sir Keir Starmer will welcome Kyriakos Mitsotakis to No 10 on Tuesday morning

Evening Standard

Elgin Marbles not on agenda as UK and Greek PMs meet, No 10 says

The Prime Minister will welcome Kyriakos Mitsotakis to No 10 on Tuesday morning.

The Guardian - UK

Majority back British Museum exhibit on transatlantic slave trade

New poll finds 53% of Britons support permanent exhibition on Britain’s role in slave trade at British Museum

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s quite a thing to do a show here and openly use the word looting’: artist Hew Locke on decolonising the British Museum

After his triumphant Tate installation, The Procession, the artist is preparing a radical exhibition tackling Britain’s imperial past. He talks about why we must return plundered artefacts and rethink attitudes to heritage

Evening Standard

Man jailed for 'upskirting' woman at British Museum after being spotted by off-duty police officer

A sex offender has been jailed after an off-duty police officer caught him ‘upskirting’ a woman at the British Museum.

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