The 950-year-old artwork has been the subject of Napoleonic fervour, Nazi plots and even a Guinness advert. Now it is in the UK for the first time since it was made

The Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at the British Museum this week, marking its return to British soil for the first time since the 11th century

The Bayeux Tapestry goes on display at the British Museum this week, marking its return to British soil for the first time since the 11th century