Bayeux Tapestry unveiled to UK public for first time at British Museum

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Visitors tell the BBC it was a "real privilege" to be among the first to see the tapestry in England.

Cecilia and Fabio Zanini were wholly wowed by the standard of the Bayeux Tapestry.

"I was amazed by the vibrancy of the colours. The item of the characters," Cecilia said. "It gave some of america goosebumps."

Fabio said helium was perpetually looking near and close to spot each the enactment and helium was amazed by the standard of the tapestry, peculiarly the fig of Norman boats and cavalry.

"It feels similar you're successful the battlefield," helium added, praising the "real consciousness of movement" successful the embroidery.

"It truly allowed you to spell backmost to 1066."

But others told the BBC the lawsuit was "out of reach" due to the fact that of its outgo and London location.

Angie successful Leeds said the "historic event" was "out of scope for many, galore families successful the north" erstwhile you origin successful the outgo of bid tickets and nutrient costs connected apical of the depository tickets themselves.

"London-only taste events alienate galore families northbound of Watford," she added.

Another antheral spoke of the "extreme queuing" required to presumption the exhibit. Hadyn Blakeston said helium felt similar helium was connected a "conveyor belt" portion moving on the tapestry.

"It's 1 agelong queue," helium said. "I cognize we're expected to emotion queuing, but it was utmost queuing."