The world's first epic poem about the narrative of the Bayeux Tapestry was written to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the birth of William the Conqueror, and the arrival of the tapestry at the British Museum in September 2026.
'History, just the way I like it.’
Sir Tony Robinson.
‘A skilful and enjoyable poetic representation of the world’s most famous tapestry.’
Professor Ronald Hutton.
The book is illustrated with beautiful watercolour depictions of the tapestry’s story by Richard Parker Crook, and is designed and typeset by Simon Bishop who also designed Martin's previous seven books. See BOOKS for more information
Performances and workshops of Bayeux Tapestry - The Epic Poem
Bayeux Tapestry - The Epic Poem Performance and Talk:
Thursday 10th September 1900, Redland Library, Bristol.
Book Talk:
Sunday 27th September pm TBC, Henleaze Lake Literature Festival.
Bayeux Tapestry - The Epic Poem Performance and Talk:
Friday 2nd October, 1904 Club, Bristol.
Bayeux Tapestry - The Epic Poem Performance and Talk:
Saturday 17th October 1015, 1145 and 1400, Reading Museum.
Bayeux Tapestry - The Epic Poem Performance and Talk:
Saturday 24th October 1100, Hastings Museum and Art Gallery.
Bayeux Tapestry - The Epic Poem Performance and Talk:
Friday 6th November, 1904 Club, Bristol.