What's missing from the Bayeux Tapestry?

The Bayeux Tapestry tells an extraordinary story of 1066 – but it doesn’t tell us everything. Every scene is a choice about what to show, what to emphasise and what to leave out. So, whose version of events are we seeing? In this film, you’ll discover: -Who claimed the English throne in 1066 – and who appears in the Tapestry. -Who is missing – from rival claimants to the women who embroidered it. -How the people behind the Tapestry shaped the story it tells. -Why what’s missing can be evidence too. Designed for learners aged 11+, this short animation encourages critical thinking and historical enquiry, and is equally suitable for families, teachers, students and anyone with an interest in history. Explore all 70 metres of the Bayeux Tapestry with this online experience. Zoom in on its people, animals, ships and battles, discover interactive hotspots and investigate the story of 1066 in incredible detail. Explore https://www.britishmuseum.org/bayeux-tapestry-online-experience Discover the Bayeux Tapestry: See the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum, on display from 10 September 2026 to 11 July 2027*, or explore more online: https://www.britishmuseum.org/learn/schools/bayeux-tapestry-schools https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/bayeux-tapestry Explore our wider schools offer: https://www.britishmuseum.org/learn/schools/bayeux-tapestry-schools Subscribe to the British Museum for more films exploring history, archaeology and the world’s cultures. #BayeuxTapestry #BritishMuseum #History #1066 #MedievalHistory #NormanConquest #HistoricalEnquiry #CriticalThinking #Learning #Schools #Animation Credits: A historic loan from the Ministry of Culture of the French Republic Presented by Igor Tulchinksy Bayeux Tapestry, England, about AD 1072–77. Photo © La Fabrique de patrimoines en Normandie / Antoine Cazin. © 2026 The Trustees of the British Museum Hocus Pocus Studios www.hocuspocus.studio