How is the Bayeux Tapestry still here after 1000 years?

How did the Bayeux Tapestry survive for nearly 1,000 years? Battles, revolutions and world wars – the Bayeux Tapestry has survived them all. But how did something made from linen and wool almost 1,000 years ago survive to tell its story today? In this film, you’ll discover: - How the Bayeux Tapestry was made using linen, wool and skilled embroidery - Who may have made and commissioned it – and why - How storage may have helped it survive for centuries 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: 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 Bring the Bayeux Tapestry live into your classroom! Join the British Museum’s live schools broadcast on 14 October 2026, for an action-packed journey through the Bayeux Tapestry, with expert guests, fascinating stories and a live student Q&A. Created especially for learners aged 7–14. Book your class now https://www.britishmuseum.org/learn/schools/ages-7-14/live-schools-broadcast-bayeux-tapestry Explore our wider schools offer: https://www.britishmuseum.org/learn/schools Subscribe to the British Museum for more films exploring history, archaeology and the world’s cultures. #BayeuxTapestry #BritishMuseum #History #1066 #MedievalHistory #NormanConquest #Embroidery #Conservation #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