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2027 european year of the Normans
The year 2027 marks the thousandth anniversary of the birth of William the Conqueror in Falaise, Normandy. The Normandy Region is celebrating this historic anniversary with MILLENIUM, a major popular, cultural, and tourist event with a European dimension.
    • Millenium 2027

    Published on 10/07/26

    L’Ornement comme crime to be exhibited at Westminster Abbey in 2027

    From 1 May to 30 July 2027, Westminster Abbey will host L’Ornement comme crime, a contemporary tapestry conceived by artist Hélène Delprat as part of Millenium. 

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    • Millenium 2027

    Published on 10/07/26

    The Battle of Hastings: a new creation from Monnaie de Paris

    Monnaie de Paris unveils a new creation dedicated to the Battle of Hastings, 960 years after this landmark event in the story of William the Conqueror.

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    • European cooperation

    Published on 09/24/26

    Millenium at the heart of the Festino di Santa Rosalia in Palermo

    In Palermo, Norman history took centre stage at one of Sicily’s largest popular celebrations. For its 402nd edition, the Festino di Santa Rosalia made “Rosalia the Norman” one of the central themes of the festivities, echoing Millenium and the European Year of the Normans.

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