John Redwood doesn’t want the Bayeux Tapestry in the UK because it’s a reminder of being beaten by the Normans – 23 historic takedowns
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Err, it's a historical reminder that Britain was shaped by people from other countries. The Saxons were German John.
Now sit down.— Leslie Philibert (@PhilibertLeslie) July 9, 2025
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Now comment on when the English invaded Wales, declared it as English, and forbade the Welsh from speaking their own language.
— James Williams (@edujdw) July 9, 2025
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You know those beautiful churches and cathedrals that people like you claim to love; you owe that to the Normans. Also, this was just under a thousand years ago – that's carrying a grudge way too far.
— Peter O'Hanlon (@peteohanlon) July 9, 2025
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John Redwood’s posts – every one of them, always bring a laugh to my day. Comedy gold! And John just keeps at it, unperturbed at how like a muppet he comes across.
Keep up the great work @johnredwood!— Mark Z (@PLCount) July 9, 2025
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Oh my god. This is the funniest thing I've ever seen you get outraged about. So much of what you regard as precious about being English stems from 1066. It shaped us as a nation.
— DC #FBPE (@Damo_C79) July 9, 2025
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Too soon?
— Karl (@KarlBuzz16) July 9, 2025
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Bloody Normans, coming over here with their stone Romanesque architecture….
— Ramblingsid's Books (@SidsBooks) July 9, 2025
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https://t.co/KeemJFZgGI pic.twitter.com/cHSdBvrb2S
— Beau (@DrBeauBeaumont) July 9, 2025
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https://t.co/npyOSymDck pic.twitter.com/wyqGwQfTvU
— FourthDrawerDown #MDANT (@itaintwhywhywhy) July 9, 2025
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Can’t believe it’s been nearly 958 years since them slags fired an arrow into King Harold’s eye it still freaks my nut out to this day. https://t.co/FVJojBd7Hn
— Tony Turner (@tonytiger67) July 9, 2025
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Bayeux Tapestry really triggers my Norman Conquest PTSD. I can still hear the horses and the clashing of swords in my nightmares… https://t.co/kPbaMKFdsI
— Ashley ️⛏️ (@xashtreex) July 9, 2025
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Somehow still only the second most stupid opinion he’s ever had. https://t.co/PSSHOnJtmj pic.twitter.com/CYuulJVqgs
— Luke McGee (@lukemcgee) July 9, 2025
His complaint about a 959-year-old battle had a certain ring of hypocrisy about it.
Says the man who thinks we should get over the 2016 Brexit Referendum and move on https://t.co/cqoEtFp4Wh
— David Oliver (also on Blue Sky) (@mancunianmedic) July 9, 2025
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