France to loan Britain famed 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry
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January 18, 2018
PARIS (AP) — French officials plan to loan the historic Bayeux Tapestry to Britain, allowing the 11th-century artwork depicting the conquest of England to leave France for the first time in centuries.
The mayor of the Normandy town of Bayeux, Patrick Gomont, said Wednesday that the loan is about five years away because restoration work is required to ensure the fragile 70-meter (230-foot) cloth isn't damaged in transit. It currently resides in a museum in the town.
The Times of London newspaper reported that French President Emmanuel Macron will announce the loan of the artwork on Thursday whe...
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