BBC. See a brand new view of the Lewis chessmen. Posted: November 1, 2024 | Last updated: July 11, 2025. Ten of the intricately-carved pieces have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors ...

The “iconic” Lewis chessmen have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time. The display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh means ...

“This will be the first time the Bayeux Tapestry has been in the UK since it was made, almost 1,000-years-ago. “We are also delighted to send the Lewis Chessmen, and some of our treasures from ...