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British Museum evacuated over 'smoke' as thousands of visitors told to leave

The Mirror UK News · 18 September 2026 at 21:43

British Museum evacuated over 'smoke' as thousands of visitors told to leave

Nearly 4,000 people were evacuated from the British Museum in central London, including those waiting to see the famous Bayeux Tapestry

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British Museum evacuated over 'smoke' as thousands of visitors told to leave

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