A hand-stitched embroidery, 23ft-long (7m) and inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry, has been discovered in the attic of Uffington Church of England Primary School in Lincolnshire. The artwork, found covered in cobwebs, is believed to date from the 1960s or 1970s.
Head teacher Andrew Evans stated he "couldn't believe it" when the embroidery was uncovered. Nobody at the school knows exactly when it was made or who created it. The artwork, similar to the original Bayeux Tapestry, tells the story of the Norman conquest of England and the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
The school's version also appears to be incomplete, with a section seemingly missing. The embroidery has now been given to the village archive, where efforts are underway to uncover its history. Kate Genever, who runs the archive, said the artwork came to light after someone with links to the school remembered its storage location.
Pupils at the school have shown fascination with the discovery. Charlotte, 10, expressed her enjoyment of the battle scenes, while George, seven, highlighted the scene depicting King Harold II being struck by an arrow.