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2026-10-07 18:11:01Histori SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

At the British Museum in London, interest in the Bayeux Tapestry has exceeded all expectations. Since the exhibition opened on September 10, thousands of visitors have faced long queues and overcrowding.

The museum's director, Nicholas Cullinan, has announced the extension of visiting hours, the installation of new signage and an audio guide, with the aim of speeding up the movement of the public.

Tickets went on sale on July 1, and all dates through the end of 2026 sold out in one day. The British Museum raised an estimated £2.5 million, the highest ever for one of its exhibitions.

During the first 30 days alone, the number of visitors is expected to exceed 100,000. Although it is commonly called a "tapestry," it is actually a piece of fabric about 70 meters long, embroidered with scenes and figures.

The work dates back to the 11th century and is considered one of the most important pieces of evidence for English history. Most scholars believe it was made in England and then sent to Bayeux, in northern France, where it remained for centuries.

The main reason for this enthusiasm is the story it tells: the Battle of Hastings in 1066. In that battle, William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, defeated the English King Harold and took the throne of England.

For the British, the year 1066 is one of the most recognizable dates in national history, and many have learned its history in school.

But the Bayeux Tapestry is not like an old, difficult-to-understand document. The scenes are vivid, with figures, battles, ships, and characters that make the narrative similar to a movie or a story with figurines.

This is what makes the work appealing to children and non-history majors alike. Historian Leonie Hicks has called the tapestry “very meme-friendly,” as its images have been used over the years to comment on modern events.

In 1944, the American magazine The New Yorker used his style to depict the Allied landings in Normandy. This year, The New Statesman recreated one of the famous tapestry scenes to comment on British political rivalries.

However, its popularity has also brought controversy. A ticket costs 33 pounds, or about 39 euros, at some times, while entry to the Bayeux museum where the work is exhibited usually costs just 12 euros.

The London tour is timed, with each group only having 40 minutes to walk the entire length of the carpet. Photography was even temporarily banned, as it was causing delays in the queue.

Interest is so high that the upcoming tickets, which go on sale on October 21, are being awaited with the same excitement as tickets for major music festivals. The Guardian has even published tips on how to secure them, just like for the Glastonbury festival.

Meanwhile, there are ways to avoid the queues. The luxury hotel One Aldwych is offering a package that includes bed, breakfast, spa and exhibition entry. Another controversy erupted after it was revealed that American billionaire Peter Thiel had paid a private visit in August.

Thus, a work nearly a millennium old has become one of London's most sought-after cultural events: people wait for hours, pay tens of pounds, and fight for a ticket, just to see a story embroidered on the fabric up close.

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