Duke Of Normandy Collection

A Feast. Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry, late 11th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown
A Feast. Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry, late 11th century, (1944). Scene from the embroidery depicting the Norman Invasion of England in 1066

William Longsword or Longspear. Duke of Normandy. 933-942. Statue

King William as represented on his seal, (1870). A wood engraving showing William the Conqueror (1028-1087) from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Harold c1020-1066) swearing an oath on sacred relics before William of Normandy to support his claim to the English throne on death

Richard the Good. 996-1027. Duke of Normandy. Copyright: aA Collection Ltd
Richard the Good. 996-1027. Duke of Normandy. NOTE: This image avail. up to 100MB. Call for details

Richard I the Fearless. 942-996. Duke of Normandy. Copyright: aA Collection Ltd
Richard I the Fearless. 942-996. Duke of Normandy

Fake seal of King Henry II
3330382 Fake seal of King Henry II; (add.info.: Fake seal of King Henry II (1133-1189) King of England. Dated 12th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Fake seal of King Henry II
3330380 Fake seal of King Henry II; (add.info.: Fake seal of King Henry II (1133-1189) King of England. Dated 12th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Lisbon Captured by French Troops under Robert of Normandy. Creator: Crispijn van de Passe
Lisbon Captured by French Troops under Robert of Normandy

Portrait presumed to be Louis XVII (1785-1795), between 1785 and 1795. Creator: Unknown
Portrait presumed to be Louis XVII (1785-1795), between 1785 and 1795

Portrait of a child, between 1785 and 1795. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a child, between 1785 and 1795

Hidden silhouettes of the rulers of Europe, 1794. Creator: Lussano
Hidden silhouettes of the rulers of Europe, 1794

Portrait d'enfant, autrefois présumé Louis XVII, . Creator: Unknown
Portrait d'enfant, autrefois presume Louis XVII

Sainte-Marguerite Cemetery; presumed location of the tomb of Louis XVII, 1856. Creator: Auguste Jacques Regnier
Sainte-Marguerite Cemetery; presumed location of the tomb of Louis XVII, 1856

Louis XVII separated from his mother, July 3, 1793, 1795. Creator: Jean-Jacques Hauer
Louis XVII separated from his mother, July 3, 1793, 1795

Fireworks on the occasion of the birth of the Duke of Normandy, c1782. Creator: Pierre-Antoine Demachy
Fireworks on the occasion of the birth of the Duke of Normandy, c1782

The crowns of English sovereigns from William the Conqueror to Charles I, 1937. A plate from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

William, Duke of Normandy, c1890. Creator: Unknown
William, Duke of Normandy, c1890. William the Conqueror (c1028-1087), first Norman King of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087

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

Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, 1890. Bronze statue of William the Conqueror (c1028-1087) first Norman King of England by French sculptor Louis Rochet in his birthplace, Falaise

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

Hereward The Wake At Ely, 1902. Artist: Patten Wilson
Hereward The Wake At Ely, 1902. Hereward the Wake, Anglo-Saxon rebel, attacking Peterborough Abbey, 1070 (early 20th century)

William I Portrait William The Conqueror William The Bastard
William I, c. 1028 - 1087, aka William the Conqueror and William the Bastard. First Norman king of England, 1066 - 1087. A descendant of Rollo, he was Duke of Normandy

The Battle Of Hastings 14 October 1066 11th Century
The Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066, fought between the Norman-French army of William, the Duke of Normandy, and the English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson

Harold Godwinson Swearing Oath Maintain Rights
Harold Godwinson, swearing an oath to maintain the rights of the Duke of Normandy to the English throne, 1064. Harold Godwinson, c. 1022 -1066, aka Harold II. Last crowned Anglo-Saxon English king

Robert II Of Normandy Robert Curthose Eldest Son
Robert II of Normandy, or Robert Curthose, c. 1051 -1134. Eldest son of William the Conqueror who succeeded his father as Duke of Normandy in 1087 and unsuccessful claimant to the English throne

Helmets from the great seals of kings and barons, illustration from Military Antiquities respecting a History of
5324038 Helmets from the great seals of kings and barons, illustration from Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army by Francis Grose, 1812 (engraving) by English School

William leads his army against Duke Conan of Brittany, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183119 William leads his army against Duke Conan of Brittany, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

William honours Harold and they ride to Bayeux together, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183121 William honours Harold and they ride to Bayeux together, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Landscape containing fifteen silhouettes, 1793-1800. Creator: Anon
Landscape containing fifteen silhouettes, 1793-1800

Knight on horesback in helmet and hauberk (from an 11th century psalter) and Geoffrey V with shield with four lions
6340039 Knight on horesback in helmet and hauberk (from an 11th century psalter) and Geoffrey V with shield with four lions rampant by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Duke William of Normandy orders the building of ships
6339984 Duke William of Normandy orders the building of ships by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Duke William of Normandy orders the building of ships)

William Duke of Normandys second set of messengers riding to Wido, Count Guy of Ponthieu
6339987 William Duke of Normandys second set of messengers riding to Wido, Count Guy of Ponthieu by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Robert II, Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy (1051-1134) and William II, William Rufus, King of England (1056-1100)
6340015 Robert II, Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy (1051-1134) and William II, William Rufus, King of England (1056-1100) by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Robert II, Robert Curthose)

William the Conqueror, King William I of England, Duke of Normandy (1028-1087), and wife Matilda of Flanders
6340012 William the Conqueror, King William I of England, Duke of Normandy (1028-1087), and wife Matilda of Flanders, Queen of England

The Battle Of Hastings (colour litho)
3641851 The Battle Of Hastings (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle Of Hastings)

Family tree of Hrolf, or Rollo, first Duke of Normandy through William the Conqueror and to King Henry II of England. From Everday Life in Anglo-Saxon, Viking and Norman Times, published 1926

Obverse of a penny, from the reign of William I (silver)
FIT466174 Obverse of a penny, from the reign of William I (silver) by English School, (11th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Harold Godwinson swearing an oath on sacred relics to support William, Duke of Normandys claim to the English throne
6015001 Harold Godwinson swearing an oath on sacred relics to support William, Duke of Normandys claim to the English throne (litho) by Board

William the Conqueror, first Norman King of England, from True Portraits
5669006 William the Conqueror, first Norman King of England, from True Portraits by AndreThevet published in 1584 (engraving) by Thevet

A penny, from the reign of William I (silver)
FIT451699 A penny, from the reign of William I (silver) by English School, (11th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

William the First, engraved by J. Fittler, illustration from David Humes
STC429646 William the First, engraved by J. Fittler, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R. Bowyer, London

William the Conqueror (1027-87), from Receuil des Estampes
STC177031 William the Conqueror (1027-87), from Receuil des Estampes, representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

Effigy of Robert, Duke of Normandy, in St Philips (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832206 Effigy of Robert, Duke of Normandy, in St Philips (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Gloucester Cathedral (b / w photo)
1603533 Gloucester Cathedral (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gloucester Cathedral)

Effigy of Robert, Duke of Normandy, in St Philips (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832207 Effigy of Robert, Duke of Normandy, in St Philips (pencil & w/c on paper) by Homes, Marcus H. (1803-1854); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

William granting a charter to the City of London, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363618 William granting a charter to the City of London, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (colour litho) by Lucas

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"The Duke of Normandy: A Legacy Carved in History" In the late 11th century, amidst a vibrant feast depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry, we catch a glimpse of the illustrious Duke of Normandy. This unknown creator skillfully captures the essence of William Longsword or Longspear, who ruled over Normandy from 933 to 942. His statue stands tall and proud, a testament to his influential reign. The seal representing King William I showcases his regal presence during his rule as Duke of Normandy. As history unfolds, we witness Harold II, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England in an evocative artwork by James William Edmund Doyle. The intricate details bring forth a sense of melancholy for what was soon to come. Richard I the Fearless and Richard the Good leave their mark on history as Dukes of Normandy during tumultuous times. Their legacies are immortalized through captivating images that capture their strength and determination. Helmets from kings and barons adorn Francis Grose's Military Antiquities illustration, reminding us of battles fought and victories won under Norman leadership. Among these triumphs is Harold's valiant stand at Hastings in 1066 - an event forever etched into our collective memory. A magnificent statue honoring William the Conqueror graces Falaise with its presence. Unveiling tales of conquest and resilience, it serves as a reminder that this remarkable leader changed English history forever. The Battle of Hastings itself comes alive through William Bromley's artistic rendition - showcasing bravery amid chaos as two forces clash for power on English soil. From crowns worn by English sovereigns spanning generations to wool embroidery depicting epic clashes like William leading his army against Duke Conan - each artifact tells its own story within the grand narrative surrounding the Dukes of Normandy.