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What the Bayeux tapestry reveals about medieval buildings on both sides of the Channel

For many, the Bayeux tapestry conjures up images of clinker-built ships, prancing horses, the Normans feasting on chicken on the eve of the battle of Hastings, and the arrow in King Harold’s eye that ended centuries of Anglo-Saxon rule.

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Bayeux tapestrymania has gripped Britain. But what does it say about our own age of war and upheaval?

The tapestry is drawing crowds to the British Museum – and each person who sees it will draw a different meaning from this epic, vivid artwork, says the Guardian’s chief culture writer Charlotte Higgins

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: 68 facts about the Bayeux tapestry as it goes on display

In today’s newsletter: No Bayeux ticket? Everything you need to know about the sold-out exhibition – from its epic journey to London to a Game of Thrones likeness

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The pet I’ll never forget: Harold, the halls of residence cat, who looked after me when I first left home

He was the gorgeous furry tabby who made my day, even when he waltzed into my flat just to finish my takeaway. Now he’s a campus celeb, with a part-time job guarding the doors of the village shop

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Why the Bayeux tapestry and Franco-British relations are natural bedfellows

Tapestry’s loan to UK is just another chapter in the love-hate relationship that has spanned the centuries since it was created

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The Bayeux tapestry: a stupefying, thrilling, horrifying masterpiece that shakes the earth

The greatest battle ever depicted in art is here at last – and it hurtles along, making your heart pound with its sense of doom and destiny, culminating in fires and corpses on a battlefield full of pathos

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The Guardian view on the loan of the Bayeux tapestry: a manifestation of soft power

Editorial: The British Museum’s landmark cultural exchange is a symbol of post-Brexit rapprochement between Britain and France

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Dog Man: The Musical review – Dav Pilkey’s megastar mutt sniffs out the spotlight in a barking show

A part-canine cop, a villainous cat and a psychokinetic butterflyfish burst into song as the wildly popular children’s books are adapted for the stage

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“I’ve Laughed Too Many Times”: 100 Hilarious And Cringy Memes That Shaped The Internet As We Know It

Memes are such an old and fundamental part of the Internet that they deserve their own history course. Hide the Pain Harold, Socially Awkward Penguin, and Roll Safe are just some of the classic meme standards, but you’ll find many more familiar ones in this list that Bored Panda has…

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Prince William Was 'Right' to Warn Prince Harry About Meghan Markle, Historian Claims

Royal historian Marlene Koenig argues that Prince William's advice to Harry about not rushing into marriage with Meghan Markle was wise, reflecting lessons from past royal marital failures.

International Business Times UK

Secrecy surrounds Bayeux Tapestry's imminent Channel crossing

Under cover of darkness and heavy police guard, the Bayeux Tapestry – a 68-metre embroidered chronicle of the Norman conquest of England, stitched in wool not long after the events it depicts – is set to cross the Channel within days, the official overseeing its move to London has revealed.

Radio France Internationale

‘The landscape offers the same russet and ochre hues as the Bayeux tapestry’: walking the 1066 trail in East Sussex

With the British Museum’s blockbuster Bayeux tapestry exhibition opening soon, we follow in the footsteps of William the Conqueror and King Harold’s armies around Battle and Rye

The Guardian - UK

Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum: How to get tickets and what do they cost?

The iconic tapestry opened to the public on Thursday, September 10 - here’s what you need to know

Evening Standard

From Stonehenge to Whitby Abbey: 40 fascinating historical sites in England to visit this summer

Up and down the country are the sites of epic battles, mysterious ancient monuments and ruins from bygone eras. Discover a selection of English Heritage sites in your area with our bumper guide

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9-Year-Old Girl Walked Out Her Front Door And Vanished, No One Knew Why Until Drunken Confession At A Party

A 9-year-old girl stepped into a storm in the middle of the night and vanished without a trace. A recent, shocking confession brought the case back to life.

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‘It’s about finding light in the dark’: why Harold and Maude is my feelgood movie

The latest in our ongoing series of writers recommending their favourite comfort watches is a pick for 1971’s unusual romantic comedy

International Business Times UK

Prince William's Final Attempt to Reach Prince Harry Involved a Secret Childhood Vow About Their Mother: Report

Explore the deepening rift between Prince Harry and Prince William, centered around a secret code from their childhood and recent family tensions.

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Is the biggest march in English history a myth? My research shows King Harold sailed down to the battle of Hastings

In 1066, England was invaded by multiple foreign powers. A northern force led by King Harald Hardrada of Norway advanced on York via the River Humber, while a southern force, led by Duke William of Normandy (later William I the Conqueror) crossed the Channel with forces from Normandy, France, Brittany…

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The Independent UK

New research challenges what we know about the Battle of Hastings

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‘A fascinating discovery’: research challenges Battle of Hastings narrative

Harold may have sailed, not marched, in 1066, reshaping explanations for his defeat in England’s historic battle

The Independent UK

King Harold 200-mile forced march to Battle of Hastings ‘implausible’, historians say

Historians have suggested that troops actually travelled to the battle by ship

The Independent UK

King Harold’s forced march to Battle of Hastings ‘implausible’

It has long been taught that after Harold’s victory at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, there was a forced march south to face the Norman invasion.

The Independent UK

The most and least affordable locations for first-time buyers in UK

First-time buyers face significant affordability gaps across Britain

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This Morning’s Dermot O’Leary ‘freaked out’ by dancing robot: ‘We’ll be replaced’

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