Explore the Bayeux Tapestry Online

I recently saw the tapestry in person and highly recommend the experience even if you are not very interested in this time period, region, or tapestry/embroidery (as my companions were not). Probably the best museum audio guide that I have ever heard and the object that most benefits from having an audio guide.

Historic Tale Construction Kit: https://htck.github.io/bayeux

For those who are interested, the Normans had a large influence throughout Europe and the Middle East during the high Middle Ages. From the conquest of England, to the founding of the Kingdom of Sicily, and the creation of many of the Crusader states. They also played a large role in the Spanish Reconquista, and nearly conquered the Byzantine Empire. Very fascinating stories.

Meanwhile in the UK Mia Hansson has embarked on a recreation project on her own: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1139246322780314/ So far she has completed 92ft after starting the project in 2016.

This is really an underrated museum.

Beside the fact that parking is a nightmare {you can easyli park a nice 20 min walk away, though}, it is verywell prepared for visitors.

For one there is an interactive place where you can park children {under surveillance} and let them play while you walk arund.

The audio guide is great and you can listen and walk at your own pace, letting some crowds go by.

Finally, this is a museum for just one thing, it is not that you wonder what you are missng by going too slow.

I like the Middele Ages and this was a wonderful experience.

If you spend vacation in Normandy this is an easy drive and a well spent day, the city is nice too with good restaurants

Lindybeige also did video about it: https://youtu.be/KnieUa2-22o

Note that there is an exact replica in Reading, England [1]

[1] https://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/your-visit/permanent-galler...

Spoiler alert -

If you were looking for the controversial 'Harold was smitten in the eye by an arrow' scene, its at the '57' mark.

I'll leave it for others to decide what killed him, but from the lower part of the tapestry, battles in those days must have looked like hell itself.

[Edit] clarity

The horses look quite short, is a stylistic thing, or the breeds common at the time?

I love the town of Bayeux, and agree that the tapestry is a jewel. Great museum experience. With the popularity of comic books today, this is a great way to introduce folks to Norman history.

It's nice, but I wish they showed a scale.

I saw a replica that visited my university. I think my favorite part was the bonus stories going on in the margins!