Mr Macron's offer comes after previous attempts to bring the tapestry to Britain failed. One request is thought to have been made ahead of the Queen's Coronation in 1953, while another was made for the 900th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, in 1966. Historians have long debated the origins of the tapestry. Some say it was created by teams of nuns across England - not France - possibly in Canterbury, Kent.
I saw this in the museum in Bayeux and my Latin was still well enough up to date to read this 11th century tapestry. Hitler was believed to seek it since he believed it held the power to defeat the British. Notwithstanding, it is a wonderful piece of history that must be seen by any who want to better understand European history.
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