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Five key scenes from the Bayeux Tapestry, and the story they tell
Saturday, July 11, 2026
William of Normandy and King Harold of England fought for control of the English throne in 1066. The Bayeux Tapestry, a linen cloth measuring approximately 70 meters long, depicts scenes from this conflict. The tapestry is currently housed in Bayeux, France.
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