British Museum: The Bayeux Tapestry

This book is on special offer to schools involved in the in-person school visits on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd November. The special offer ends on Saturday 31st October.
Each book ordered will be signed by the author and given to your child on the day.

Kings squabble, armies clash and arrows fly in this thrilling, hilarious historical retelling of 1066, this is the Bayeux Tapestry as you’ve never seen it before! Written by Martin Howard (Mallory Vayle & The Curse of Maggoty Skull),and packed with medieval mayhem, kids will laugh out loud as the story behind one of history’s most famous artworks unfolds as an action-packed graphic novel!Brilliantly illustrated in full colour by graphic novelist Javi de Castro, this graphic novel is published in partnership with the British Museum’s landmark Bayeux Tapestry exhibition (between Sept-July 2026) and has been fully researched by museum experts.

The Bayeux Tapestry: The Graphic Novel (for age 7+)

Thank you to all parents who order these books from us. This ensures the amazing initiative remains free to school’s. Books ordered via Our Bookshop will be signed on the day of the event and given to your child.