BRITISH Museum's exhibition curator Professor Michael Lewis and medieval historian Professor Janina Ramierz are heading to Frome’s Cheese & Grain for a conversation on the Bayeux Tapestry.

One of the world's greatest medieval treasures, the tapestry is currently on show at The British Museum until July 11 2027.

As the next allocation of tickets are due to become available on October 21, this special event on on Saturday, March 6 2027 invites audiences behind the scenes of one of the most talked about exhibitions in recent history.

Professor Michael Lewis is curator of The Bayeux Tapestry and former head of portable antiquities and treasure at the British Museum.

He's a visiting professor in archaeology and social humanities at the universities of Exeter, Reading and Helsinki, with a particular interest in medieval small finds.

Lewis has written many articles and several books on the Bayeux Tapestry, including The Story of the Bayeux Tapestry (2021) with David Musgrove and is a member of the Bayeux Tapestry scientific committee, which advises on the interpretation and display of the Tapestry at the Bayeux Museum.

He will be joined by professor Janina Ramirez, a best-selling author, presenter, lecturer and researcher and currently director of studies for history of art at Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford, and visiting professor in medieval studies at the University of Lincoln.

A spokesperson said: “Learn about the tapestry's rich storytelling, handcrafted details and extraordinary history across the centuries.

“Hear which threads, characters and scenes fascinate Janina and Michael the most and uncover your new favourite fact about this remarkable embroidery.”

This event includes an audience Q&A and book signing with both authors.

Tickets are on sale now via seetickets.com website and cost £14 for adults and £11 for under 16s.

Doors open at at Frome’s Cheese & Grain at 1pm for a 1.30pm start.