Saturday 17 October; performances at 11.45am and 2pm (each approx 1hr 15mins long)
Venue: Reading Museum
Price:
£12.99 (Free ticket + Price of book)
Missed any of our Bayeux tours? Here's the story of the Bayeux Tapestry with a difference!
Join internationally acclaimed author, poet and composer Martin Kiszko for performances of his 'Bayeux Tapestry: The Epic Poem', recounting the Bayeux Tapestry’s narrative of the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings.
Created to mark the 1,000th anniversary of William the Conqueror’s birth 'Bayeux Tapestry: The Epic Poem' has already earned praise from leading historians:
‘History, just the way I like it’ Sir Tony Robinson
A wonderful event bringing the story of the Bayeux Tapestry to life!
Please note that there will be no Bayeux Tours running on the day of the Book Launch, so this will be an excellent day to view the Tapestry in regards access.
When:
Saturday 17 October; performances at 10.15am, 11.45am and 2pm
Who:
All ages
Booking:
£12.99 (Free ticket + Price of book). You will receive a copy of The Epic Poem book with your ticket, to be collected on the day
Where:
These sessions will take place in the Welcome Gallery, directly below the Bayeux Tapestry Gallery. there will then be free access to the Gallery throughout the day.
More Info:
Need another copy? The Epic Poem will also be available to purchase from the Reading Museum Shop: The Bayeux Tapestry The Epic Poem – Reading Museum online shop
Images: C.2026 Richard Parker Crook
