What's the story in the Bayeux Tapestry?

What story does the Bayeux Tapestry tell? Discover one of the world's most famous medieval objects and uncover the dramatic events that lead to the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Stretching nearly 70 metres, the Bayeux Tapestry is far more than a remarkable piece of embroidery. It tells a story of ambition, rivalry and conquest that changes England forever. In the first film of the British Museum's Bayeux Tapestry animated trilogy, you'll discover: 🏹 What the Bayeux Tapestry is and why it is so extraordinary 🏹 The dramatic events shown across its remarkable length 🏹 The rival claimants to the English throne 🏹 Why this famous embroidery remains one of the world's most important historical sources Designed for learners aged 11+, this short animation is equally suitable for families, teachers, students and anyone with an interest in history. Discover the Bayeux Tapestry: 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 This film is part of the British Museum's Bayeux Tapestry animated trilogy: ▶️ What is the story? ▶️ How did the object survive to tell us its story? ▶️ Who is shown on the Bayeux Tapestry? Subscribe to the British Museum for more films exploring history, archaeology and the world's cultures. #BayeuxTapestry #BritishMuseum #History #BattleOfHastings #1066 #MedievalHistory #NormanConquest #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