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Who made the Bayeux Tapestry?
Why would you commission an embroidery that's nearly the length of seven London buses? That's the question at the heart of episode four in Dr David Musgrove's video Academy series on the Bayeux Tapestry…
- Dr David Musgrove, FSA
Published: September 15, 2026 at 10:54 AM
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Millions of people have viewed the Bayeux Tapestry since its creation in the 11th century. But what was the medieval embroidery actually for? Who had it made, and who was supposed to look at it?
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In episode four, Dr David Musgrove considers these key questions.
Enjoyed episode four? Find more in episode three. Discover more episodes in our HistoryExtra Academy
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Dr David Musgrove is content director of HistoryExtra, and expert and co-author (with Michael Lewis) of The Story of the Bayeux Tapestry.
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Dr David Musgrove, FSAContent director
David Musgrove is the content director at HistoryExtra
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