Call for British Museum to take Bayeux tapestry to ‘1066 country’
by Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent from on (#6YMFH)
MP calls for region where Battle of Hastings took place to be included in events surrounding return of artwork
The MP for Hastings and Rye has called on the British Museum to let the Bayeux tapestry spend time in 1066 country" when it comes to the UK, and to ensure the region reaps the benefits of the once-in-a-generation exhibition".
The tapestry will return to the UK for the first time in more than 900 years as part of a landmark loan agreement announced by the prime minister, Keir Starmer, and the French president, Emmanuel Macron.
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