https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bayeux-tapestry-exhibition-opens-at-british-museumContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bayeux-tapestry-exhibition-opens-at-british-museumhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bayeux-tapestry-exhibition-opens-at-british-museum#u65601Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:45:58 +0000The British Museum has opened a sold-out exhibition featuring the Bayeux Tapestry, marking the 11th-century masterpiece's first return to the UK in 900 years. The museum sold a record 100,000 tickets for the event, which King Charles III described as "a precious symbol of trust". While crowds have flocked to the London venue, some visitors reported issues with queue-jumping and "shufflers". The first batch of bookable slots is exhausted, with the next set of tickets for 2027 visits scheduled for release on October 21st.Why it mattersThe tapestry is thought to have been