The Story | Mysteries of the Bayeux Tapestry

A run-through of the story told by the Bayeux Tapestry.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 3'01''
  • Broadcast year: 2022
Curriculum Connection
  • History | Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060-1100 | Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest, 1060-66 | The Norman invasion
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: Mysteries of the Bayeux Tapestry
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