Godwinson Collection (page 2)

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

Harold crosses the Channel to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR181085 Harold crosses the Channel to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

News concerning Harold being brought to William and a house is burnt by the Normans
XIR182015 News concerning Harold being brought to William and a house is burnt by the Normans, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie

Duke William exhorts his troops to prepare themselves for the battle against the English army
XIR165818 Duke William exhorts his troops to prepare themselves for the battle against the English army, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School

Building ships under the orders of Duke William, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR176252 Building ships under the orders of Duke William, 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

Coronation of Harold as English King, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR160100 Coronation of Harold as English King, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

King Edward the Confessor sends Harold to Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR158872 King Edward the Confessor sends Harold to Normandy, 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

Harold swears a sacred oath to William at Bayeux, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR154191 Harold swears a sacred oath to William at Bayeux, 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

Halley's Comet and Harold Receiving Bad News, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR159137 Halley's Comet and Harold Receiving Bad News, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Norman army ride into battle against the army of the English, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183143 The Norman army ride into battle against the army of the English, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

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

The Normans kill Harolds men, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183150 The Normans kill Harolds men, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Here fell the brothers of Harold: Gyrth and Leofwine, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183145 Here fell the brothers of Harold: Gyrth and Leofwine, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

King Edward the Confessor on his Deathbed, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183125 King Edward the Confessor on his Deathbed, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The English turn in flight after the death of King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183151 The English turn in flight after the death of King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Normans construct fortifications at Hastings, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183137 Normans construct fortifications at Hastings, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Harold comes before King Edward, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183124 Harold comes before King Edward, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Duke William leads his knights into battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
619964 Duke William leads his knights into battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Duke William exhorts his troops to prepare themselves manfully
XIR183142 Duke William exhorts his troops to prepare themselves manfully and prudently for the battle against the English army, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist

The Normans pull their ships to the sea, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183128 The Normans pull their ships to the sea, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Earl Harold rides from Bosham to London, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183123 Earl Harold rides from Bosham to London, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Norman servants prepare a banquet for William and Bishop Odo blesses the meal
XIR187008 Norman servants prepare a banquet for William and Bishop Odo blesses the meal, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Harold is sent with his men to Normandy by Edward the Confessor
451817 Harold is sent with his men to Normandy by Edward the Confessor, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

A house is burnt by the Normans, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
3700804 A house is burnt by the Normans, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Harold swears fealty to Duke William
Allegedly after being shipwrecked on the French coast in 1064 (a date highly disputed amongst historians), The Bayeux Tapestry, and other Norman sources

Duke William and the Norman invasion fleet cross the channel
3697041 Duke William and the Norman invasion fleet cross the channel, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Duke William and the Norman invasion fleet cross the channel
XJF323474 Duke William and the Norman invasion fleet cross the channel, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Duke William asks Vital if he has seen Harolds army
XIR183714 Duke William asks Vital if he has seen Harolds army, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold
XIR183148 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

The gate of Hastings opens for the Normans to march against Harold
XIR183138 The gate of Hastings opens for the Normans to march against Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Bayeux tapestry, known as Embroidery of Queen Mathilde, 1077 (tapestry)
XIR183136 Bayeux tapestry, known as Embroidery of Queen Mathilde, 1077 (tapestry) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Trees are chopped down to build ships for the Norman fleet
XIR183127 Trees are chopped down to build ships for the Norman fleet, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry
XCF349777 Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Duke William shows face to his army, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183147 Duke William shows face to his army, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

King Harolds messenger gives him news of Duke Williams army
XIR183141 King Harolds messenger gives him news of Duke Williams army, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Norman scouts are sent ahead to watch Harolds movements
XIR183140 Norman scouts are sent ahead to watch Harolds movements, Bayeux Tapestry(wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Normans set off from Hastings to attack Harold, Bayeux Tapestry
XIR183139 The Normans set off from Hastings to attack Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Bishop Odo blesses the food and wine, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183135 Bishop Odo blesses the food and wine, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Normans carry arms to the ships, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183129 Normans carry arms to the ships, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

A ship lands in Normandy bringing news of Harolds coronation
XIR183126 A ship lands in Normandy bringing news of Harolds coronation, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Earl Harold returns to England, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183122 Earl Harold returns to England, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

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Godwinson, also known as King Harold II, was a significant figure in British history. His story is intricately woven into the fabric of the Bayeux Tapestry, an iconic historical artifact that depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest. One striking scene shows Harold with an arrow piercing his eye, symbolizing his fate at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October. The Battle of Hastings was a pivotal moment in English history, where Harold's forces clashed with those led by William, Duke of Normandy. Despite earlier triumphs at the Battle of Stamford Bridge against Viking invaders, it was here that King Harold II met his tragic end. The death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings is immortalized in various depictions throughout history. In one such portrayal from 1944 by an unknown artist, we witness this poignant moment unfold before our eyes. Before his ill-fated encounter with William's army, Harold faced another challenge when his ships were blown off course and landed in Count Guy of Ponthieu's territory. This incident is captured in exquisite detail within the Bayeux Tapestry. Interestingly enough, even amidst these adversities and impending doom, there are glimpses of harmony and diplomacy depicted within this historic artwork. We see Duke Conan offering William keys to Dinan as a sign of respect and honor bestowed upon him for welcoming Harold. In another scene from the tapestry, we witness Harold riding to Bosham church to seek solace and pray before embarking on his journey to Normandy. This display highlights not only his religious devotion but also showcases moments where he sought guidance during tumultuous times. Godwinson’s legacy lives on through these captivating visuals found within the Bayeux Tapestry – a testament to both his bravery on battlefields and moments marked by diplomacy amidst chaos.