British Museum bans photography of Bayeux Tapestry display
Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 22 Sept, 15:03 · Archive
The British Museum has banned visitors from photographing the Bayeux Tapestry to manage crowds.
The 68-metre medieval embroidery, on unprecedented loan from France, is on display at the London museum with sold-out tickets through December. Visitors lingering to take pictures were slowing the flow of crowds, prompting the rule change two weeks into the exhibition.
How it is being reported
- British Museum bans photos of Bayeux Tapestry as crowds flock to displayThe rules have been changed just two weeks into the exhibitionThe Independent · 21 Sept, 16:47
- British Museum bans photos of Bayeux Tapestry as crowds lingerThe British Museum has banned visitors from taking pictures of the Bayeux Tapestry in order to keep the crowds flowing through an unprecedented London exhibition, a spokesperson confirmed Monday.France 24 · 21 Sept, 16:45
- Bayeux Tapestry craze prompts photo ban at British MuseumThe British Museum said on Monday that it has banned people from taking photos of the Bayeux Tapestry to prevent crowds from forming at the new exhibit. The 1,000-year-old artwork is on display in the UK after an unprecedented loan from France, and tickets are sold out until December 31.France 24 · 21 Sept, 16:45
- British Museum bans visitors from photographing Bayeux TapestryVisitors stopping to take pictures of the 68m medieval embroidery were holding up others, prompting the rule change.BBC News · 21 Sept, 13:21
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