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Study the Bayeux Tapestry
Dating back to the 11th century, the Bayeux Tapestry is one of the most famous works of art in the western world from medieval times.
Called in turn “Telle du Conquest” by the canons of the cathedral, “William’s Toilette” in the 18th century and even “Queen Matilda’s Tapestry” in the 19th century, this historic monument, a major documentary, retraces a series of events that took place in Normandy and in England in the second half of the 11th century.
A key source for history and for the history of civilisations, this Norman work of art has recently been added to the UNESCO “Memory of the World” Register.
Now let’s set off on a voyage of discovery of this remarkable work and its epic tale.
SCIENTIFIC EVENTS
An international conference at the British MuseumNew research on the Bayeux Tapestry
15-16 july 2008
The Bayeux Tapestry has attained near iconic status. Although extremely well known -it depicts one of the most famous events in English history and is the subject of numerous studies- many aspects of the Tapestry remain contentious, even enigmatic.
In recent years there has been increased interest in the Tapestry and further advances in our understanding of it, with scholars examining how, where and why it was made, questioning its reliability and value as a historical source, and excavating its hidden meanings.
This conference seeks to highlight recent and new research on the Tapestry, and to disseminate those findings to a wider audience, in the hope of furthering discussion, debate and the sharing of ideas about this unique textile.
Speakers : David Bates, George Beech, Pierre Bouet, Shirley Ann Brown, Richard Burt, Michael R Davis, Martin Foys, Jill Frederick, Jane Geddes, Carola Hicks, David Hill, Liesbeth van Houts, Sylvette Lemagnen, Michael Lewis, John McSween, Gale Owen-Crocker, Linda Neagley, François Neveux, Elisabeth Pastan, Derek Renn, David Spear, Patricia Stephenson, Dan Terkla, Hirokazu Tsurushima, Carol Neuman de Vegvar, Stephen White, Ann Williams, and Gareth Williams.
To book a place, please send a cheque payable to the British Museum, together with your contact details, to Dr Michael Lewis, Department of Portable Antiquities and Treasure, British Museum, London, WC1B 3DG
£10 a day or £15 for both days
For further details, please email
mlewis@thebritishmuseum.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)20 7323 8611
