Ale, terror and a martyr’s death: what not to miss on the Bayeux Tapestry

David Musgrove and Michael Lewis offer the essential spotter's guide to the iconic medieval embroidery

Heading to the British Museum to see the Bayeux Tapestry for yourself? This Long Read, written by David Musgrove and Michael Lewis, reveals the 10 things you simply must do when experiencing the world’s most famous embroidery in all its glory.

Today's feature originally appeared in the October 2026 issue of HistoryExtra Magazine, and has been voiced in partnership with the RNIB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices