British Museum: The History of the Bayeux Tapestry : Discover the World of the Bayeux Tapestry and the Norman Conquest

by Walden, Libby | England
Published 13/08/2026 by Nosy Crow Ltd in the United Kingdom
Paperback | 32 pages
289 x 251 x 5mm | 214g

Discover the secrets of the Bayeux Tapestry in this fascinating gift book from the British Museum.

Children aged 6+ will love learning about the history and secrets of one of the most iconic medieval artworks in the world as it returns to the UK for the very first time!What is the Bayeux Tapestry? How was it made? Who created it and what story does it tell?Find out the answers to these questions and more in this illustrated child-friendly guide filled with facts, tales, theories and secrets.

Written in consultation with curators from the British Museum, this is a celebration of the Bayeux Tapestry and its place in history.