British Museum boss 'sorry' for Bayeux Tapestry visitor issues
Changes to how visitors see the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition were made after concerns over long queues and overcrowding.
BBC News reports: Changes to how visitors see the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition were made after concerns over long queues and overcrowding.
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