The Bayeux Tapestry, Hardback, Millie Horton-Insch, Sue Brunning

This official British Museum exhibition catalogue offers an in-depth exploration of the Bayeux Tapestry, the remarkable 11th-century embroidered narrative depicting the events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. A complete full-colour reproduction allows readers to follow the almost 70-metre-long story in detail, while contributions from international experts examine its historical significance and reveal what the scenes tell us about architecture, warfare, seafaring, dress, and everyday life.

Five chapters draw on the latest research to consider the Tapestry’s patronage, design, production, and enduring status as an iconic work of art. Alongside these studies, profiles of key figures bring a more personal dimension to the story, while a fold-out jacket reveals a key scene from the embroidery. Published to mark its historic loan to the British Museum, the volume records the first time the Tapestry has been displayed outside France in almost a thousand years.

About the Author

Sue Brunning is Curator of the Early Medieval European Collection at the British Museum, specialising in the art and material culture of medieval Europe.

Publication date: September 2026
Publisher: British Museum
Pages: 272
ISBN: 9780714123530
Size: 26.0 × 22.0 cm
Format: Hardback