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"This tapestry... is in effect something that illustrates our common history." French Culture Minister Catherine Pégard talks about the significance of the Bayeux Tapestry loan and exhibition for the relationship between the UK and France.

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Ann Mac8 days ago

As Burnham had nothing to do with bringing the Bayeux tapestry here it’s embarrassing he’s there and not PM Starmer who made it possible with President Macron.

Jeremy Marchant8 days ago

The subtitles twice mistranslate 'anglais' as 'British'. What other mistakes are there?

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