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Bayeux Tapestry

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PECS Wed 23-Mar-22 08:44:56

It was a fascinating programme. I wish I had known you could become an embroidery archaeologist when I was younger!

grandMattie Wed 23-Mar-22 06:31:10

I loved seeing the tapestry in Bayeux some years back. I was also very moved by the stained glass in the nearby cathedral. I recorded the programme and shall watch it later.

Ladyleftfieldlover Wed 23-Mar-22 06:16:07

We saw it too, many years ago. Absolutely amazing. I’ll have to look the programme up.

nanna8 Wed 23-Mar-22 05:42:49

I'm doing bits of it in cross stitch and thoroughly enjoying it. I got the kits from a British company, Bothy threads. I was descended from the Plantaganets (along with thousands of other people).

nadateturbe Wed 23-Mar-22 03:53:37

We've been too. I must watch, thanks. It was so long ago, all I can remember is the room was very dark.

Welshwife Tue 22-Mar-22 23:02:19

The colours in the tapestry are still amazing. It is on display in Bayeux which is a lovely little town. It is displayed around a central circular wall. There are headphone available in many languages and the tapestry is a series of smaller pictures telling the story. Each section is numbered and the audio description explains each one. It is a lovely thing to visit and when we went we had lunch in a little place almost opposite with a water wheel on the side. We were on our way to catch an evening ferry from Ouistreham.

crazyH Tue 22-Mar-22 22:51:21

Thanks Mollygo ?

Mollygo Tue 22-Mar-22 22:49:24

BBC Four.

crazyH Tue 22-Mar-22 22:18:55

I’ve missed it obviously - what channel was it on ?

tanith Tue 22-Mar-22 22:10:41

I watched it so interesting.

Mollygo Tue 22-Mar-22 21:57:28

I’m watching the Mysyeries of the Bayeux Tapestry. Scientists are just trying to recreate the 10 colours used using all sorts of equipment. Back then, it was done without the wonders of technology.
They were so clever.
Interesting as well is that one historian suggests that the fish the French were eating in one scene are rather a sign that God was on their side (like using the Ichthys in Christianity).