The British Museum has implemented a ban on visitors photographing the Bayeux Tapestry. Curators initially permitted photography but reversed the decision after long queues began to delay ticket-holders from accessing the exhibition.
The medieval embroidery, which is 68m (230ft) long, is being displayed in Britain for the first time. Visitors are admitted in groups every 40 minutes and instructed to keep moving along the artwork in one direction. However, people stopping to take pictures were reportedly restricting this flow and causing delays for subsequent visitors.
A British Museum spokeswoman stated that the priority is to ensure all visitors have the best experience, leading to the decision to restrict photography while people move along the tapestry. The 11th-century artwork is on loan from Normandy, France, and will be displayed in London until July 2027. Tickets for the exhibition are currently sold out until 31 December, with more expected to go on sale in October.