Norman treasures linked to Bayeux Tapestry on show at Norwich
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 06:32 · Archive
Norwich Castle Museum is displaying 21 Norman objects linked to the Bayeux Tapestry from October 14.
Norwich Castle Museum is displaying 21 rare Norman objects from the Wyvern Collection, one of the world's most important medieval and Renaissance art collections. The display opens on 14 October, the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings in 1066, and runs as part of Bayeux Around Britain, a nationwide programme of events celebrating the Bayeux Tapestry's return to England for a blockbuster British Museum exhibition.
The exhibition, supported by the Norwich Freemen's Charity, is held in the castle's Gallery of Medieval Life and features items from the late 10th to early 13th centuries. Many objects are connected to designs and scenes depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry itself. The exhibits include a candlestick cast as a kneeling man holding a lily-like flower, which mirrors a pose shown in the tapestry of a serving man presenting food at a dining table. Also on display are gaming counters depicting biblical and mythical scenes and a silver-gilt English reliquary casket.
The display has been lent to Norwich Castle Museum in association with the British Museum and marks the forthcoming European Year of the Normans in 2027.
How it is being reported
- Norman treasures with links to Bayeux Tapestry going on show in NorfolkAs the Bayeux Tapestry pulls in huge crowds in London, treasures from the Norman world are heading to Norwich Castle Museum.Eastern Daily Press · 14 Oct, 06:00
- Norman treasures with links to Bayeux Tapestry going on show in NorfolkAs the Bayeux Tapestry pulls in huge crowds in London, treasures from the Norman world are heading to Norwich Castle Museum.Norwich Evening News · 14 Oct, 06:00
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