Bodleian Libraries to Host Talk on Bayeux Tapestry's Historical Significance
The Bodleian Libraries are scheduled to host an event on February 9, 2027, featuring Dr. Emily Winkler, Lecturer in Medieval History at Hertford College and St Edmund Hall. Dr. Winkler will deliver a talk titled 'Stories and Silences of the Bayeux Tapestry,' exploring the 70-meter-long embroidery that depicts the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The event will delve into the tapestry's role as commemorative art, its compelling scenes, and its enduring mysteries. This discussion comes as France plans to loan the tapestry to the British Museum, marking its return to England, where it is believed to have been created. The event will be held in person at the Sir Victor Blank Lecture Theatre at the Weston Library and will also be livestreamed via Zoom, making it accessible to a wider audience. Dr. Winkler is also the author of 'Pocket Bayeux Tapestry,' published by Bodleian Library Publishing in 2026.
