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British Museum Debuts 'The Beer Tapestry' Exhibition
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In Short: The British Museum has unveiled a new exhibition, 'The Beer Tapestry,' which runs alongside the historic Bayeux Tapestry, offering visitors an alternative cultural experience.
Meanwhile, the original Bayeux Tapestry, which is also opening at the British Museum, has sparked some debate. According to reports, the British and French believe it is safer to display the tapestry in different ways, with an angled display being recommended. Curiously, exhibition visitors may assume they are seeing the whole tapestry, but there could be around 3 meters missing at the end—and possibly also some at the beginning. A spokesperson for the Bayeux Tapestry museum explained to The Art Newspaper that an angled display is best to ensure the tapestry is properly preserved.
The Bayeux Tapestry, which opens at the British Museum on September 10, must be the world’s most anticipated exhibition of the year, according to a spokesperson. Visitors will be allowed just 40 minutes to see the tapestry and associated objects and texts, with personal photography expected to be allowed. Some visitors may snap scenes that catch their eye and then move on more quickly than if they were actually looking, according to a museum spokesperson.
What's confirmed
- Meanwhile, the original Bayeux Tapestry, which is also opening at the British Museum, has sparked some debate. According to reports, the British and French believe it is safer to display the tapestry in different ways, with an angled display being recommended. Curiously, exhibition visitors may assume they are seeing the whole tapestry, but there could be around 3 meters missing at the end—and possibly also some at the beginning. A spokesperson for the Bayeux Tapestry museum explained to The Art Newspaper that an angled display is best to ensure the tapestry is properly preserved.
- The Bayeux Tapestry, which opens at the British Museum on September 10, must be the world’s most anticipated exhibition of the year, according to a spokesperson. Visitors will be allowed just 40 minutes to see the tapestry and associated objects and texts, with personal photography expected to be allowed. Some visitors may snap scenes that catch their eye and then move on more quickly than if they were actually looking, according to a museum spokesperson.
What's still developing
- Displayed today and throughout September, ‘The Beer Tapestry’ is a stunning eight-metre long embroidered artwork created by the brewer to tell the story of beer in Britain, from conquest and cask ale to the people, pubs and breweries that have kept the nation refreshed for centuries.
- The Beer Tapestry begins in 1066 when the Bayeux Tapestry ends, as the victorious William celebrates his new kingdom with the welcome discovery that, although the crown has changed hands – the ale has not.
- Greene King Brewery has unveiled ‘The Beer Tapestry’ at one of its London pubs as the original and historic Bayeux Tapestry opens in the London Museum across the road – offering culture lovers the chance to bypass the legendary museum queues and toast a pint to history instead.
- Illustrating the origins and enduring cultural importance of one of Britain’s most iconic creations, beer, the tapestry hangs at the Museum Tavern on Great Russell Street, one of Greene King’s most historic pubs.
- Located directly opposite the British Museum, the pub has been temporarily renamed ‘The Beer Tapestry’ for the duration of the exhibition.
- The Beer Tapestry offers a free alternative to the Bayeux Tapestry, with a distinctly pub-friendly twist; visitors can see the artwork from the comfort of a bar stool, pint in hand.
- To mark the occasion, Greene King Brewery has also crafted a limited-edition ale – ‘The Beer Tapestry’ – a dark copper cask beer available at the Museum Tavern from today.
- We couldn’t resist the chance to bring a bit of fun to Great Russell Street while our neighbours prepare to welcome another rather famous tapestry across the road.