Petition opposes Bayeux Tapestry loan to Britain

Over 40,000 people have signed a petition opposing France's loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum, citing concerns over potential damage to the fragile artifact. The petition was launched by art historian Didier Rykner, who fears the tapestry's movement could cause irreparable harm. The British Museum states its team is experienced in handling such materials and is collaborating with French colleagues. The 70-meter tapestry, believed to be embroidered by English artists, depicts the Norman conquest of 1066. It has been housed in Bayeux, France, since 1983.