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British Museum evacuated after smoke detected near Bayeux Tapestry

British Museum evacuated after smoke detected near Bayeux Tapestry

On Thursday evening, an evacuation occurred at the British Museum when smoke was found during a Bayeux Tapestry exhibition. Firefighters were on site and handed responsibility back to the museum's management team at 7:27 PM. The exhibition, which opened on September 10, is the first time the 11th-century embroidery has been displayed in the UK.

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