"Painstaking" work has begun to restore a 17th Century Flemish tapestry that is starting to fray after being on display for 200 years.
The Cadmus Sent in Search of Europa tapestry was on show in the Stag's Parlour at Lyme Park in Stockport, but is starting to come apart.
The heirloom's weight and sunlight had caused significant damage, its caretakers the National Trust said.
Restoration is likely to cost £150,000 and will take more than 1,000 hours.
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