The Bayeux tapestry, which depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England in 1066, is perhaps the most famous embroidery in the world. Now UK research has added to the debate over its ...

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The original tapestry was completed in Canterbury, Kent, in the 1070s. It is due to be loaned to the UK next year and set to be shown at the British Museum in London, to Miss Hansson's delight.

Arranging for the historic depiction of 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 ...

The tapestry has only deviated from the original style in one significant way. The final panel includes the image of the Tower of London, which was not built at the time of William's coronation.

Annette said: "I have been to Normandy in France to see the original tapestry and displayed my work for the first time this year. "It was the first time I had seen my tapestry’s full length.

The original tapestry - which is actually an embroidery - is 70m (230ft) long and shows scenes recreating the Battle of Hasting between William and King Harold.