The Bayeux Manuscript, formally known as the "Bayeux Tapestry," is an embroidered textile that recounts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 and the Battle of Hastings. It is approximately 70 meters (230 feet) long and 50 centimeters (20 inches) high, featuring a series of images and Latin inscriptions that narrate the story of William the Conqueror's claim to the English throne and the subsequent battle.
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