记载了征服英格兰历史的贝叶挂毯于周五凌晨秘密运抵英国南部海岸 [1]。这件全长 70 米的文物通过特制恒温防震箱经英吉利海峡隧道抵达伦敦 [1]。这是该挂毯近 1000 年来首次回到英国本土展出 [1]。
大英博物馆馆长 Nicholas Cullinan 表示，展览将于今年 9 月向公众开放 [1]。预计在整个借展期间（2024 年 9 月至 2027 年 7 月），该展览将吸引约 750 万人次参观 [1]。门票开售首日即售出约 10 万张，显示出空前需求 [1]。
法国总统 Emmanuel Macron 指出，此次借展体现了英法两国合作的能力与友谊 [1]。英国文化大臣 Lisa Nandy 称这是“千载难逢的机会”和“历史性的时刻”，视其为英法友谊的象征及重要的历史文化事件 [1]。
The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in the UK late Friday night to begin a year-long loan period [1]. This marks the first time the artifact, which records the history of the Norman Conquest of England, has returned to its native soil in nearly 1000 years [1]. The tapestry traveled across the English Channel Tunnel via specially designed temperature-controlled and anti-vibration containers measuring a total length of 70 meters .
Nicholas Cullinan, Director of the British Museum, announced that the exhibition will open to the public in September this year . During the opening ceremony, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the event demonstrates the ability for cooperation and friendship between France and Britain . Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, described the occasion as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" and a "historic moment" .
The British Museum estimates that approximately 7.5 million visitors will attend during the exhibition period from September 2024 to July 2027 [1]. Demand for tickets was unprecedented, with about 100,000 sold on their first day of sale [1].