The Bayeux Tapestry’s secret code of tyranny and injustice

The Bayeux Tapestry is coming home to England for an exhibition at the British Museum. Gale Owen-Crocker explains how the Tapestry was made and why she thinks it contains a hidden story of injustice and tyranny

Published: July 24, 2026 at 8:18 AM

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The Bayeux Tapestry is coming home to England for an exhibition at the British Museum.

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In discussion with Dave Musgrove, Gale Owen-Crocker explains how the Tapestry was made, and why she thinks it contains a hidden story of injustice and tyranny – subverting the obvious celebratory narrative of victory for Duke William's Norman Conquest.

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Dr David Musgrove, FSAContent director

David Musgrove is the content director at HistoryExtra

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