The work of nearly 70 meters, carried in an anti-vibration box, had not left France since 1983
Bayeux tapestry arrives at the British Museum for a historic loan
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Bayeux tapestry arrived at the British Museum in London for a historic loan. By the end of 2021, a study of restoration experts had warned against the "additional risks" that a journey of more than an hour would place on this wool embroidery on linen, fine as lace. On his return to France in 2027, the tapestry should return to his museum in Bayeux before being subjected to a delicate renovation, long planned and several times rejected.
Furthermore, The double box in which the work took place reduces the vibrations associated with transport by 96% - one of the main risks for its conservation - and keeps it at a temperature of 20°C and 50% humidity. "We are quite confident that the tapestry has travelled in the best possible conservation conditions," she said after the arrival at the British Museum. "Let's continue to build the future of this link between the two shores of the Channel, this cordial Agreement becoming a friendly Agreement," Emmanuel Macron wrote in a gallery at The Times on Friday.
In addition, Delphine Christophe, Director of Heritage and Architecture at the French Ministry of Culture, who was in the convoy behind the truck carrying the tapestry, assured that the transport had gone "very well". To meet the logistical challenge of overseas transfer, several technical studies were required and two test trips were undertaken with a full-scale reproduction of the tapestry. The work was placed in a double box for its transfer.
Moreover, An exhibition stormed In September, a very delicate operation had already been required to extract Bayeux' tapestry from its museum, which it had not left since 1983 and which has since been closed for work.
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Bayeux tapestry arrived at the British Museum in London for a historic loan.
reliability low1/3 sourcesBy the end of 2021, a study of restoration experts had warned against the "additional risks" that a journey of more than an hour would place on this wool embroidery on linen, fine as lace.
reliability low1/2 sourcesOn his return to France in 2027, the tapestry should return to his museum in Bayeux before being subjected to a delicate renovation, long planned and several times rejected.
reliability low1/2 sourcesThe double box in which the work took place reduces the vibrations associated with transport by 96% - one of the main risks for its conservation - and keeps it at a temperature of 20°C and 50% humidity.
reliability low1/2 sources"We are quite confident that the tapestry has travelled in the best possible conservation conditions," she said after the arrival at the British Museum.
reliability low1/2 sources"Let's continue to build the future of this link between the two shores of the Channel, this cordial Agreement becoming a friendly Agreement," Emmanuel Macron wrote in a gallery at The Times on Friday.
reliability low1/2 sourcesDelphine Christophe, Director of Heritage and Architecture at the French Ministry of Culture, who was in the convoy behind the truck carrying the tapestry, assured that the transport had gone "very well".
reliability low1/2 sourcesTo meet the logistical challenge of overseas transfer, several technical studies were required and two test trips were undertaken with a full-scale reproduction of the tapestry.
reliability low1/2 sources
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The work was placed in a double box for its transfer.
according to Le ProgrèsAn exhibition stormed In September, a very delicate operation had already been required to extract Bayeux' tapestry from its museum, which it had not left since 1983 and which has since been closed for work.
according to France 24 (français)
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Bayeux tapestry arrived at the British Museum in London for a historic loan.
omitted byLeft sidecovered byCenterRight sidePublic / AgenciesThis transfer, entirely financed by the United Kingdom for an undisclosed amount, gave cold sweats to some experts and..
omitted byLeft sideRight sidecovered byCenterPublic / AgenciesAccording to its designers, the double box in which the work took place reduces the vibrations related to transport by 96% - a..
omitted byLeft sideRight sidecovered byCenterPublic / AgenciesBy the end of 2021, a study of restoration experts had warned against the "additional risks" that a journey of more than an hour..
omitted byLeft sideRight sidecovered byCenterPublic / AgenciesThis new loan was announced in July 2025 by the French President to "revive the cultural relationship" with the United Kingdom,..
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