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The Bayeux Tapestry: A Conversation 2027

  • sab 6 mar 2027
  • Cheese and Grain · Frome

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The Bayeux Tapestry: a conversation with British Museum exhibition curator Michael Lewis and medieval historian Janina RamirezJoin British Museum's Bayeux Tapestry exhibition curator Professor Michael Lewis and medieval historian Professor Janina Ramierz for an enthralling discussion on one of the world's greatest medieval treasures. Learn about the tapestry's rich storytelling, handcrafted details and extraordinary history across the centuries. Hear which threads, characters and scenes fascinate Janina and Michael the most and uncover your new favourite fact about this remarkable embroidery.This event includes an audience Q&A and book signing with both authors.Date: Saturday 6th March 2027Time: 1.30pm, doors 1pmVenue: The Cheese & Grain, FromeTickets: £14 adults, £10 under 16s (plus booking fee) About the AuthorsProfessor Michael Lewis is Curator of The Bayeux Tapestry and former Head of Portable Antiquities and Treasure at the British Museum.

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He's a Visiting Professor in archaeology and social humanities at the universities of Exeter, Reading and Helsinki, with a particular interest in medieval small finds. Lewis has written many articles and several books on the Bayeux Tapestry, including The Story of the Bayeux Tapestry (2021) with David Musgrove. He's a member of the Bayeux Tapestry scientific committee, which helps advises on the interpretation and display of the Tapestry at the Bayeux Museum.Professor Janina Ramirez is a best-selling author, presenter, lecturer and researcher.

She is Director of Studies for History of Art at Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford, and Visiting Professor in Medieval Studies at the University of Lincoln. She has published widely on medieval history, art and literature, has written both fiction and non-fiction for adults and younger readers, and has taught and researched across a broad chronological sweep, covering everything from the sculptures of antiquity to post-modern architecture. She has also written and presented documentaries across the world for over 15 years, including 'Raiders of the Lost Past,' 'The Private Lives of Kings,' and 'Art Lovers Guide'.

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