Dead-of-night operation brings famed Bayeux Tapestry back to Britain after nearly 1,000 years
The 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry depicting the last successful military invasion of England will arrive in London in the coming days by dead of night and under "police protection", the UK envoy helping to coordinate the historic transfer told AFP.
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Bayeux Tapestry arrives safely at British Museum after leaving France for the first time in 900 years
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Bayeux Tapestry arrives safely at British Museum after leaving France for the first time in 900 years
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Bayeux tapestry crosses Channel in dead of night for historic UK exhibition
Bayeux Tapestry smuggled into Britain for first visit in 1,000 years
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