The nearly 1,000 year-old, 70-meter-long tapestry is considered a symbol of UK-France friendship. More than 100,000 tickets have been sold.

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