British Museum chair tells Big Brue festival he did not anticipate the private viewing for the tech billionaire would become public knowledge
The medieval artwork, on loan from France, has become a focal point for British audiences and political figures alike, according to a Guardian columnist who has viewed the tapestry four times since childhood.
As the 11th century Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at the British Museum, a nearby pub has created a beer-themed tribute to mark the occasion, according to France 24.
A new weekly dispatch from The Guardian previews exhibitions including the Bayeux tapestry's arrival in London, alongside shows tied to Colombia and Manchester's international textile links.