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Decoding the Bayeux Tapestry: Talk with Dr David Musgrove

Join Dr David Musgrove for his talk, Decoding the Bayeux Tapestry

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10/11/2026

19:00 - 20:00

STEAM Museum - Firefly Avenue, Swindon SN2 2 EY

Tickets cost £9.00

Suitable for: Adults (18+)

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We are delighted to welcome to STEAM Dr David Musgrove, content director of HistoryExtra magazine and podcast, and co-author with Michael Lewis of the bestselling book The Story of the Bayeux Tapestry, for his talk Decoding the Bayeux Tapestry.

The Bayeux Tapestry is in the British Museum, in a once-in-a-millennium loan. Everyone is talking about this most famous of medieval embroideries, and in this talk Dave Musgrove will explain just why the loan is such a big deal and guide you through the key moments in the mighty Tapestry!

Talk details:

7pm Tuesday 10th November

Talk lasts 45 minutes followed by a 15 minutes Q&A

Tickets cost £9