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Bayeux Tapestry craze prompts photo ban at British Museum

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What happened

The British Museum said on Monday that it has banned people from taking photos of the Bayeux Tapestry to prevent crowds from backing up at the new exhibit.

Key facts

  • The British Museum said on Monday that it has banned people from taking photos of the Bayeux Tapestry to prevent crowds from backing up at the new exhibit.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:45:07 UTC.

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