Young people flock to see 1,000-year-old Bayeux tapestry
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“Young people under 35 are purchasing tickets for the Bayeux tapestry exhibition at the British Museum in higher numbers than for Hollywood blockbusters. Ticket sales for the embroidery spiked significantly, with payments reaching £14,100 in the first hour of the latest release.”
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