The Bayeux Tapestry

[foxy]

Despite its name it’s not actually a tapestry but an embroidered piece of cloth 230 feet long and dates back to the 11th century. It tells the story of William, Duke of Normandy who became King of England after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. It contains 58 scenes, 626 characters and 202 horses. It is, in one word, magnificent. You see it in one piece, dimly lit with a recording that explains it scene by scene, the original can not be photographed as the light would damage it. These photos are of a reproduction and from a 16 minute film. 
The town of Bayeux is worth a visit. It was not bombed during the war so many of its old buildings are intact. 

[cany10011]

Thank you for sharing. I’ve always wanted to see this;)