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French petition to block Bayeux tapestry's loan to UK gains 40,000 signatures

A petition to stop the Bayeux tapestry being loaned by France to the British Museum has attracted more than 40,000 signatures

The National (Scotland)

British Museum to loan Lewis Chessmen to France in exchange for Bayeux Tapestry

THE British Museum will loan the Lewis Chessman to France in exchange for the Bayeux Tapestry, set to return to England for the first time in more…

The National (Scotland)

Voices: There’s more to the Bayeux Tapestry loan deal than meets the eye…

COMMENT: Arranging for the historic depiction of the Norman Conquest, the Battle of Hastings and the killing of King Harold to ‘come home’ for the first time in 900 years is nothing short of a diplomatic triumph – but could it also open the door to the British Museum handing…

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Bayeux Tapestry to go on show at the British Museum as it returns to England for first time in 900 years

Delight as ‘one of the most iconic pieces of art ever produced in the UK’ to return in 2026

Evening Standard

Bayeux Tapestry to return to England for first time in more than 900 years

The tapestry is expected to arrive in the UK to the British Museum next year on loan from France.

The Independent UK

European year of the Normans reopens debate over Irish identity

Ministers approve Ireland’s participation in cultural initiative but Sinn Féin calls commemoration offensive

The Guardian - UK

From the Tour de France to the Caen Millennium: six reasons to visit Normandy this year

Whether you want to marvel at a medieval masterpiece or educate yourself at a second world war memorial, set sail for an adventure in this region and you’ll be spoiled for choice

The Guardian - UK

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The Bayeux Tapestry inspires fresh debate over ‘missed’ penis in depiction of historical battle

One Oxford scholar counted 93 penises – but another expert believes there is one more

The Independent UK

Bayeux Tapestry: A 1,000-year-old embroidery depicting William the Conqueror's victory and King Harold's grisly death

A long roll of cloth embroidered with key scenes from British history is a unique medieval chronicle.

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The Independent UK

Norman coin hoard becomes England’s most valuable treasure find after being sold for record-breaking sum

The coins date back to the transition from Saxon to Norman rule in 1066

The Independent UK

Detectorist hails ‘lottery’ payout five years after finding ancient coins

Adam Staples found the Chew Valley Hoard, worth £4.3m, in Somerset in 2019 but has only just received his share of the treasure’s value.

The Independent UK

From D-day events to the Deauville film festival: seven great reasons to visit Normandy this summer

With new museums and experiences to mark major historical landmarks, it’s a memorable time to visit this region of France

The Guardian - UK

'House of the Dragon's Epic New Opening Credits is Ripped from Real History

A 1000-year-old work of historical art inspired the new textile-rich opening credits for HBO's 'Game of Thrones' prequel.

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The Guardian - UK

Experience: I’m making a lifesize replica of the Bayeux tapestry

It’s been eight years since I started, and I’m now 44 metres in. It’s taken its toll

The Guardian - UK

Bayeux Museum lands 1872 reproduction of tapestry from Rolling Stone’s estate

Lifesize replica of 70-metre work, which cost museum £16,000, was part of sale of late drummer Charlie Watts’s estate

The Guardian - AU

My big move: I’d lived in western Sydney my entire life – but I found myself in the UK’s ‘happiest place’

Until I was 25, I’d lived in the same house, on the same street. But after a shaky start in Shakespeare’s county, I got a bicycle, learned to drive and wrote a novel

The Guardian - UK

‘Game of Thrones effect’ is driving force behind William the Conqueror epics

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Girl Finds 1,000-year-old Medieval Coin On School Playground

The 13-year-old had been in the playground with friends when she found the coin.

The Independent UK

Ancient Roman road used by key historical figures discovered in cottage garden

The road dates back almost 2,000 years and the cottage’s residents had no idea it was there until approached by an archaeologist who organised a dig.

The National (Scotland)

'Astonishing': 2000-year-old Roman road uncovered in Scottish garden

THE site of an ancient Roman road has been discovered in the garden of a cottage near Stirling ...

The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: Joan Collins, William the Conqueror and one of the world’s most fascinating cities

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

The Guardian - UK

‘From divinely inspired warrior to compulsively snacking gammon’: David Mitchell on England’s unruly royals – exclusive extract

In this excerpt from his new book on England’s kings and queens, David Mitchell finds unlikely parallels between William the Conqueror and James Bond

PC Gamer

Crusader Kings 3's Tours & Tournaments DLC looks like a minor expansion but is actually one of the series' best, and close to essential

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Daily Record

Coronation honour is a family tradition for Bridge of Cally's Charles Dunphie

Charles was carrying out his duty as an Archer in The King’s Bodyguard for Scotland as millions around the world witnessed history on Saturday, May 6

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