Bayeux Talk Series: 2 the Bayeux Tapestry: a Medieval Embroidery with Superpowers

A one-hour talk by Dr David Musgrove exploring the Bayeux Tapestry’s influence on understanding the Norman Conquest.

Talk 2: The Bayeux Tapestry: a Medieval Embroidery with Superpowers

As part of a three-talk series at Reading Museum & Town Hall, Dr David Musgrove considers how the Bayeux Tapestry has shaped knowledge of the Norman Conquest and continues to influence understanding today.

Dr Dave Musgrove is content director of History Extra Magazine and podcast, and co-author (with Professor Michael Lewis) of The Story of the Bayeux Tapestry.

Who: Adults and children 16+
When: Saturday 14 Nov 2026, 11am–12pm
Price: £15 per person (10% discount available when booking all three talks together in one basket)