The Bayeux Tapestry and Anglo-Saxon Illuminations

Wednesday 4 Nov 2026

Speaker: Michael Lewis (British Museum)

In this talk, Michael Lewis, Curator of the British Museum’s Bayeux Tapestry exhibition, will explore the influence of Anglo-Saxon manuscript art on the Tapestry’s design. He will highlight key models for the Tapestry’s imagery and reflect on their importance for understanding the embroidery.