{"product_id":"private-tour-of-the-reading-bayeux-tapestry-with-pat-frost-of-the-textile-society","title":"Tuesday 15 September, 11-12 p.m.: Private Tour of the Reading Bayeux Tapestry with Pat Frost of the Textile Society","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/RPhmZH6dkRyCp46K7\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReading Museum, Blagrave St, Reading RG1 1QH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.readingmuseum.org.uk\/\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReading Museum\u003c\/a\u003e has provided award-winning opportunities for learning, inspiration and enjoyment since 1883. From their earliest days they have collected archaeology, art, natural history, and ethnography, and objects relating to Reading. Today they focus on collecting linked with Reading, its people and environment, and proudly celebrate the town and its fascinating history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.patfrost.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePat Frost\u003c\/a\u003e has almost 30 years’ experience of working in the Fashion and Textile Department of an international auction house, with special responsibility for European, Islamic, Indian and Asian textiles and Fashion sales. Now Pat is an independent consultant in the field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA private viewing of the 19th century copy of the Bayeux Tapestry, stitched by Victorian embroiderers from the Leek School of Embroidery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Bayeux Tapestry is one of the world’s most famous pieces of medieval art. It is 70 metres long, and chronicles the legendary tale of the Norman conquest of England, when William the Conqueror invaded and defeated King Harold Godwinson. In the late 19th century, an extremely ambitious project was undertaken by a group of Victorian embroiderers from the Leek School of Embroidery to recreate the Bayeux Tapestry in full, painstakingly reproducing every single detail, stitch-by-stitch, so that the Tapestry's timeless story could be enjoyed by the people of Britain. The original work is due to arrive in the UK in the autumn and will be on view at the British Museum. In the interim, the Textile Society has arranged for a private guided tour on 22 May 2026 at Reading Museum to see the 19th century version. Each section is signed and dated by the Leek School embroiderers and together makes for a tour de force of English 19th century needlework. The Reading tapestry had a rich and varied life before it came to Reading - join the tour to learn about its history and marvel at the power of embroidery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMeet at the museum reception at 11 a.m.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEvent Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAll bookings are non-refundable. However, if you let us know that you are unable to attend an event you have booked at least two weeks before the event, we will open up your place. If we find another participant, you will be offered a credit note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.readingmuseum.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit the Reading Museum's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/readingmuseum\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFollow the Reading Museum on Instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.patfrost.com\/\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVisit Pat Frost's Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"Standard","offer_id":48276882489579,"sku":"TS-216a3d","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1395\/5787\/files\/002d3bb4-e492-4fa8-b663-d07be9f03d3f.png?v=1778856421","url":"https:\/\/www.selvedge.org\/products\/private-tour-of-the-reading-bayeux-tapestry-with-pat-frost-of-the-textile-society","provider":"Selvedge Magazine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}