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Why is it in Britain now?
The Bayeux Tapestry is on loan from France, a rare event as it has only left France a handful of times in its long history. This temporary exhibition at the British Museum allows a wider audience to see the historic artwork, which usually resides in Bayeux, Normandy. The loan is until July.
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