Harold 2 Of England Collection

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)

Harold Godwinson, the Earl of Wessex, was shipwrecked on the shores of Ponthieu and captured by Count Guy
5672081 Harold Godwinson, the Earl of Wessex, was shipwrecked on the shores of Ponthieu and captured by Count Guy, 1077 (tapestry); (add.info.: A scene from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting how in 1064)

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 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

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

Edith Swannesha, Edith the fair
7278821 Edith Swannesha, Edith the fair by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edith Swannesha, Edith the fair)

The Battle of Hastings
7269249 The Battle of Hastings; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066, fought between the Norman-French army of William, the Duke of Normandy)

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

Harolds oath to William of Normandy, 1064 (engraving)
7173379 Harolds oath to William of Normandy, 1064 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harolds answer to Hardrada (engraving)
7200974 Harolds answer to Hardrada (engraving) by Byles, William Hounsom (1872-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harolds answer to Harald Hardrada, 1066)

Battle of Hastings, 1066 (colour litho)
7157429 Battle of Hastings, 1066 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Hastings, 1066)

Anglo-Saxons fighting the Vikings at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 (engraving)
7200977 Anglo-Saxons fighting the Vikings at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 (engraving) by Byles, William Hounsom (1872-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

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

Bayeux tapestry. Norman attack
3779057 Bayeux tapestry. Norman attack by Unknown Artist, (11th century); (add.info.: Bayeux tapestry. Norman attack on England - William the conquerors fleet crossing the Channel to invade England)

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

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

King Edward the Confessor sends Harold to Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry
3697042 King Edward the Confessor sends Harold to Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Many fall in battle and King Harold is killed, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
451816 Many fall in battle and King Harold is killed, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Here is Wadard, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183133 Here is Wadard, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Norman invasion fleet crosses the channel, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183131 The Norman invasion fleet crosses the channel, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Normans pulling a cart loaded with wine and arms, Bayeux Tapestry
XIR183130 Normans pulling a cart loaded with wine and arms, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Norman cooks prepare a feast for William, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183134 Norman cooks prepare a feast for William, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Duke William Exhorts his Troops to Prepare Themselves Wisely Like Men for the Battle
XIR183715 Duke William Exhorts his Troops to Prepare Themselves Wisely Like Men for the Battle Against the English Army, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist

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"Harold II of England: A Tragic Tale of Conquest and Betrayal" In the year 1066, the fate of Harold II of England was sealed on a battlefield that would forever be etched in history. As depicted in the stunning painting "The Body of Harold brought before William the Conqueror, " we witness the aftermath of a brutal clash between two mighty forces. Before this pivotal moment, Harold's life had been intertwined with various figures who shaped his destiny. One such person was Edith Swannesha, also known as Edith the fair, whose beauty captivated him. Their love story adds a touch of romance to an otherwise tumultuous narrative. But it was during "The Battle of Hastings" that everything changed. The Bayeux Tapestry captures both sides engaged in fierce combat - "The Norman army ride into battle against the army of the English. " The tapestry further reveals how King Harold's loyal brothers, Gyrth and Leofwine, tragically fell on that fateful day. "The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold, " another scene from the tapestry depicts merciless bloodshed, and is here that we truly grasp the magnitude of loss suffered by Harolds men at William's hands. Yet amidst this chaos, glimpses into key moments shed light on Harold's character and choices. His oath to William of Normandy in 1064 demonstrates his political maneuvering skills while trying to secure peace for his kingdom. Similarly, his response to Hardrada showcases his determination as he faced threats from multiple fronts. As events unfolded rapidly, even King Edward the Confessor could not escape their impact - "King Edward the Confessor on his Deathbed. " With Edward's demise came a power vacuum that ultimately led to one final blow for Harold - "The English turn in flight after death. " Harold II will forever be remembered as a tragic figure caught in the crossfire of ambition and destiny.