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Tens of thousands rush for tickets to see Bayeux Tapestry in UK
Tens of thousands joined the online queue as the museum opened sales for the first UK showing of the 70-metre tapestry in nearly 1,000 years.
- On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, thousands of people joined a virtual queue for the British Museum's Bayeux Tapestry exhibition, with director Nicholas Cullinan reporting "huge demand" for the 11th-century artwork returning to England.
- French President Emmanuel Macron promised the 18-month loan to celebrate ties with Britain, marking the tapestry's first return to English soil after remaining in France for the past 950 years.
- The 70-metre-long masterpiece will travel via the Channel tunnel in a vibration-cushioning crate, with officials keeping transport details secret due to the fragile nature of the historic wool and linen cloth.
- Running from September 10 to July 2027, the exhibition will display the tapestry flat in a specially made glass case, with top-tier tickets costing up to £33.
- Almost 40,000 people joined the online queue within minutes of the sale opening Wednesday, as the British Museum warned visitors to expect a very busy website.
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