Tens of thousands rush for tickets to see Bayeux Tapestry in UK
The historic masterpiece will travel from France to go on display on UK soil for the first time.
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"The tapestry's arrival in the UK was an 'incredible event'."
— Dr Nicholas Cullinan , Executive
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The historic masterpiece will travel from France to go on display on UK soil for the first time.
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