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Artist David Hockney, 88, has launched a last-minute bid to stop the move of the Bayeux Tapestry to London

David Hockney says moving the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain is…

David Hockney has hit out at plans to move the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain as…

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Part of the tapestry is the battle of Hastings, the death of Harold II last Anglo-Saxon king of England. Left, figure pulling arrow from eye and then being cut down by Norman knight. Armour Chain Mail Sword Axe Textile (October 1066)

UK to insure the Bayeux Tapestry for £800million ahead of its loan to…

By ANDY DOLAN, GENERAL REPORTER Published: 20:55 EST, 26 December 2025 | Updated: 20:57…

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