Battle Of Hastings Collection

Norman cavalry clashes with Harolds foot soldiers forming shield wall, Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe

Death of King Harold showing an arrow in his eye, Bayeux Tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France, Europe

Colorful Medieval Bayeux tapestry, Bayeux, Normandy, France. Created 11th century right after Battle of Hastings 1066 AD showing Norman Conquest. Shows Battle and deaths in lower panel

Norman Invasion of England, 1066
Taillefer rousing the French army by singing the Song of Roland at the Battle of Hastings, 1066. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

If there had been tanks at the Battle of Hastings (engraving)
8672631 If there had been tanks at the Battle of Hastings (engraving) by Downey, Thomas Edward (1852-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Ifs" in history)

Duke William (engraving)
8636273 Duke William (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke William. Illustration for Philips' Picturesque History of England edited by J Francon)

The landing of the Normans (engraving)
8636271 The landing of the Normans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The landing of the Normans)

The Battle of Hastings
2911201 The Battle of Hastings; (add.info.: The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 between the Norman-French army of Duke William II of Normandy)

Battle of Hastings (engraving)
8630856 Battle of Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Hastings)

Battle of Hastings (engraving)
8636836 Battle of Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Hastings)

Before the Battle of Hastings (litho)
8670420 Before the Battle of Hastings (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the Battle of Hastings)

Landing of William of Normandy (colour litho)
8670403 Landing of William of Normandy (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing of William of Normandy)

Harold Godwinson, last Anglo-Saxon King of England (litho)
8664142 Harold Godwinson, last Anglo-Saxon King of England (litho) by Chesterman, Hugh (1884-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold Godwinson, last Anglo-Saxon King of England)

Battle of Hastings, Death of Harold (engraving)
8670401 Battle of Hastings, Death of Harold (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Hastings, Death of Harold)

King Harold II of England at the Battle of Hastings
2911193 King Harold II of England at the Battle of Hastings; (add.info.: King Harold II of England at the Battle of Hastings 1066.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1944). Creator: Unknown
The death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1944). The Latin reads: Harold Rex Interfectus Est - King Harold is killed

Battle of Hastings - death of Harold II (engraving)
3783267 Battle of Hastings - death of Harold II (engraving); (add.info.: Battle of Hastings - death of Harold II (Harold Godwinson), 14 October 1066

William The Conqueror
3789720 William The Conqueror; (add.info.: William The Conqueror or William I, portrait. First Norman King of England reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087. 1028- 9 September 1087)

The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen)
XCF115624 The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

In the Pilgrims Rest, the ancient Tudor looking hostelry outside the Battle Castle are 5 children having their school meal. They and their school mates have their school meal there every day

Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1835. Creator: Unknown
Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1835. The Battle of Hastings in which invading Normans, led by William the Conqueror, defeated the Anglo Saxons under King Harold II

Harold at the Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Harold at the Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1890. Battle of Hastings, 1066 fought between a Norman-French army of William Duke of Normandy, and an English army under Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson

Sections of the Bayeux Tapestry. Creator: Adolphe Maugendre
Sections of the Bayeux Tapestry. Illustration of two sections from the famous embroidery depicting the Norman invasion of England in 1066. With French text

The Battle of Hastings, (c1804). Creator: William Bromley
The Battle of Hastings, (c1804). 19th century depiction of the Battle of Hastings fought in 1066, in which the invading Normans, led by William the Conqueror

The Battle of Hastings (From the Grande Chronique de Normandie by Yates Thompson). Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of Hastings (From the Grande Chronique de Normandie by Yates Thompson). Found in the collection of British Library

The Death of Harold, 1902. Death of King Harold, Battle of Hastings, 1066 (1864). Harold II (c1022-1066) was nominated as his successor as King of Angles and Saxons by Edward the Confessor

1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, East Sussex, England, UK

Battle Abbey Monastic Gate House, Battle, East Sussex, England, UK

Norman Thanksgiving Battle Of Hastings 1066 11th Century
The Norman Thanksgiving after the Battle of Hastings, 1066. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857

Edith The Fair Identifying Body Husband King Harold
Edith the Fair identifying the body of her husband King Harold after his death at the Battle of Hastings, 1066. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857

The Body of Harold brought before William the Conqueror, 1844-61 (oil on canvas)
MAN62927 The Body of Harold brought before William the Conqueror, 1844-61 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 105x123.1 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Bayeux Tapestry - Battle of Hastings
"Vintage engraving showing a detail of the Bayeux Tapestry, the Battle of Hastings and the Death of King Harold."

Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066 (chromolitho)
543270 Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Duke Conan of Brittany offers William the keys of Dinan and William honours Harold
XIR157769 Duke Conan of Brittany offers William the keys of Dinan and William honours Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie

Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR154193 Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR175738 Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Attack on the Town of Dinan, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR161717 Attack on the Town of Dinan, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Normans kill those who have been with King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR161056 The Normans kill those who have been with King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Unloading horses from the Norman ships, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR159175 Unloading horses from the Norman ships, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR159133 The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

King Harold is killed and the English turn in flight, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR181084 King Harold is killed and the English turn in flight, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Bishop Odo Urges on the Young Soldiers, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR154190 Bishop Odo Urges on the Young Soldiers, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The English shield-wall is attacked and battle is joined, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR169119 The English shield-wall is attacked and battle is joined, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The battle is joined as Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR169120 The battle is joined as Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

William The Conqueror, 19th century (print)
3790408 William The Conqueror, 19th century (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: William The Conqueror or William I, portrait)

William The Conqueror, 19th century (print)
3789722 William The Conqueror, 19th century (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: William The Conqueror or William I, portrait)

Finding the Body of Harold, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving)
5199122 Finding the Body of Harold, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finding the Body of Harold)

The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183149 The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

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"The Battle of Hastings: A Fateful Clash that Shaped History" In the year 1066, a pivotal event unfolded on the fields of Hastings, forever altering the course of England. The Norman Invasion led by William the Conqueror clashed with King Harold's Saxon army, resulting in one of history's most renowned battles. As arrows filled the sky, death loomed over King Harold as he fell victim to a fatal shot through his eye. This haunting image would later be immortalized in depictions such as the Bayeux Tapestry – an intricate embroidery capturing this momentous battle. The clash between Norman cavalry and Harold's foot soldiers formed an indomitable shield wall – a testament to their unwavering determination. The ferocity and bravery displayed by both sides painted a vivid picture of valor and sacrifice. This historic confrontation marked not only an invasion but also a turning point for England. The Norman victory at Hastings paved the way for William to ascend to power as William I, forever known as "William the Conqueror. " Centuries after this fateful day, artists sought to capture its essence through various mediums. From oil paintings depicting William receiving Harold's lifeless body before him, to detailed sections from Adolphe Maugendre's interpretation of the Bayeux Tapestry – these artworks serve as visual testaments to this monumental event. Even today, we are reminded of this epic struggle through timeless works like William Bromley's depiction or Anonymous' portrayal found within Yates Thompson’s Grande Chronique de Normandie. These artistic renditions continue to evoke emotions surrounding one of history's defining moments. Reflecting upon "The Death of Harold" in 1902 reminds us that even centuries later, this battle remains etched into our collective memory. The Battle of Hastings stands tall among historical events - shaping nations and leaving an indelible mark on human civilization itself.