EVERYONE’S HEARD heard of the Bayeux Tapestry – many of us may even have seen it – but this unique record of the Norman conquest will be brought vividly to life at an illustrated talk being held in the Woodmead Hall, Lyme Regis, on Thursday, October 14.

The speaker will be Jack Thomas (perhaps best known for his wonderful lectures on the poetry of Thomas Hardy), but the tale he has to tell this time is one of Battles, Bloodshed – and Bravery.

1066 is the one date in our island’s history that just about every schoolboy – and girl – knows.

But do we know the full story of what really happened?

Is the Bayeux Tapestry a piece of blatant propaganda?

Jack Thomas may tell the story as it has never been told before, but audience members will of course be welcome to challenge his interpretation of an event so deeply ingrained in the collective psyche.

The talk is being organised by The Friends of Lyme Regis Museum, admission £2 for members, £3 for non-members, to include refreshments.

For further information please contact me, the Chairman, Margaret Rose, on 01297-445503.

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