Harold Collection (page 5)

Harold, about to oppose the invasion of William, offers prayer at Waltham Abbey
LLM456988 Harold, about to oppose the invasion of William, offers prayer at Waltham Abbey, when the sacred image miraculously inclines forward from the cross by Maclise

Harold, departing on a visit to William of Normandy, takes leave of Edward the Confessor
LLM456954 Harold, departing on a visit to William of Normandy, takes leave of Edward the Confessor by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold)

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

Harold Davidson, former rector of Stiffkey, Norfolk
Harold Davidson (1875-1937), defrocked former rector of Stiffkey, Norfolk, seen here lion taming at Skegness in July 1937. Unfortunately, this kind of activity led to his being attacked and killed

Red Cross nurse
Red Cross Nurse. On Service. Artist: Harold Copping Date: 1915

The messenger bringing to Harold the news of the landing of William (engraving)
2792895 The messenger bringing to Harold the news of the landing of William (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Robert Bensley as Harold in The Battle of Hastings (engraving)
960325 Robert Bensley as Harold in The Battle of Hastings (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Bensley as Harold in The Battle of Hastings)

Music cover, Comin in on a Wing and a Prayer, WW2
Music cover, Comin in on a Wing and a Prayer, RAF Battle of Britain song with words by Harold Adamson, music by Jimmy McHugh and revised words by Frederick Day. 1943

Civic reception for Olympic victor Harold Whitlock
Civic reception for the Olympic 50 kilometres Marathon victor Harold Whitlock at Deptford Town Hall, south east London, 12 August 1936. Date: 1936

James Braid at Flackwell Heath
Golfer James Braid (pictured middle) at Flackwell Heath with fellow competitors (Left to right) Bobbie Harris, B. McRae, Robert Howie, and Harold Parsons. 1923

Mr Cowens New Opera, "Harold"(litho)
1628233 Mr Cowens New Opera, " Harold" (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Cowens New Opera, " Harold")

A Destroyer on a night time encounter, by Harold M Brett, WW
A Destroyer on a night time encounter, painting by Harold M Brett, First World War. circa 1917

The New Opera, "Harold, "at Convent Garden, Scene from Act II (litho)
1039162 The New Opera, " Harold, " at Convent Garden, Scene from Act II (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Opera, " Harold)

Harold Whitey Packman, deep sea diver, Santa Catalina, USA
Harold Whitey Packman, deep sea diver, Santa Catalina Island, USA, Date: circa 1926

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

Harold Lloyd in Speedy
Harold Lloyd (1893-1971) - American comic film actor, producer and director - seen here as Harold Speedy Swift in Speedy (1928). Date: 1928

WALTHAM ABBEY CHURCH
Waltham Abbey Church, founded in the 11th century and bequeathed by Edward the Confessor to King Harold. The church was restored in the 19th century. Date: 11th century

after a detail from the Bayeux tapestry dated 11th century (lithograph)
532817 after a detail from the Bayeux tapestry dated 11th century (lithograph) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); (add.info)

The day before the Battle. A knight, with monks, sent by William to negotiate with Harold
LLM456989 The day before the Battle. A knight, with monks, sent by William to negotiate with Harold by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The day before the Battle)

Harold conqueror at Stamford, and wounded, sits at a banquet in York. A herald announces the Landing of Duke William
LLM456986 Harold conqueror at Stamford, and wounded, sits at a banquet in York. A herald announces the Landing of Duke William by Maclise

Harold and Duke William Meet
LLM456961 Harold and Duke William Meet by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold and Duke William Meet)

Harold and the Saxons are Confined in the Castle of Beaurain, near Montreuil
LLM456958 Harold and the Saxons are Confined in the Castle of Beaurain, near Montreuil by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harold and his Companions, brought, as Prisoners, before Guy of Ponthieu and his Norman Knights
LLM456957 Harold and his Companions, brought, as Prisoners, before Guy of Ponthieu and his Norman Knights by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of Hastings
LLM456379 The Battle of Hastings by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Hastings. Victorian scrap, probably produced by Raphael Tuck)

Tostig, meditating another attack upon Harold, Solicits the Aid of Sweyn, King of Denmark and of Harold Hardrada
LLM456974 Tostig, meditating another attack upon Harold, Solicits the Aid of Sweyn, King of Denmark and of Harold Hardrada, King of Norway by Maclise

Harold, returned from Normandy, presents himself to Edward the Confessor
LLM456966 Harold, returned from Normandy, presents himself to Edward the Confessor by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold, returned from Normandy)

Harold, Williams Companion in his Campaign in Brittany, receives the Submission of Conan, Earl of Bretagne
LLM456962 Harold, Williams Companion in his Campaign in Brittany, receives the Submission of Conan, Earl of Bretagne by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold)

William Confers upon Harold the Dignity of a Norman Knight
LLM456963 William Confers upon Harold the Dignity of a Norman Knight by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Confers upon Harold the Dignity of a Norman Knight)

Guy of Ponthieu gives Further Audience to Harold and his Companions, whose Release is Demanded by Heralds from Duke
LLM456960 Guy of Ponthieu gives Further Audience to Harold and his Companions, whose Release is Demanded by Heralds from Duke William by Maclise

Anglo-Saxon England: Harold swearing on the Relics of the Saints (engraving)
6005335 Anglo-Saxon England: Harold swearing on the Relics of the Saints (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold swearing on the Relics of the Saints)

Harold taken prisoner by the count of Ponthieu, 1063 (engraving)
3635070 Harold taken prisoner by the count of Ponthieu, 1063 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold taken prisoner by the count of Ponthieu, 1063)

Harold swearing to uphold the right of the Duke of Normandy to the Throne of England--Types and Manners (engraving)
655222 Harold swearing to uphold the right of the Duke of Normandy to the Throne of England--Types and Manners (engraving) by English School

Some Recent Notes at the Theatres (engraving)
1058502 Some Recent Notes at the Theatres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Recent Notes at the Theatres)

Death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings AD 1066 (litho)
956223 Death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings AD 1066 (litho) by Brewtnall, Edward Frederick (1846-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harold taken prisoner by the Count of Ponthieu AD 1063 (litho)
956222 Harold taken prisoner by the Count of Ponthieu AD 1063 (litho) by Zier, Francois Edouard (1856-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Edith finding the body of Harold after the Battle of Hastings (engraving)
672398 Queen Edith finding the body of Harold after the Battle of Hastings (engraving) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

William compelling Harold to Swear (engraving)
1090787 William compelling Harold to Swear (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William compelling Harold to Swear)

The Battle of Stamford Bridge, September 25th, 1066 (litho)
3102086 The Battle of Stamford Bridge, September 25th, 1066 (litho) by Pearse, Alfred (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Stamford Bridge, September 25th, 1066)

Edith finding the body of Harold (engraving)
2808121 Edith finding the body of Harold (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edith finding the body of Harold.); © Look and Learn

Tostig, defeated in his attempt against Harold, flies in his galley from the English Coast
LLM456972 Tostig, defeated in his attempt against Harold, flies in his galley from the English Coast by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tostig)

Harold, about to Return to England, Bids Adieu to William, who Loads him with Farewell Gifts
LLM456965 Harold, about to Return to England, Bids Adieu to William, who Loads him with Farewell Gifts by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold)

Harold and his Knights Ride to their Place of Embarkation, at Bosham, Sussex
LLM456955 Harold and his Knights Ride to their Place of Embarkation, at Bosham, Sussex by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Shire Stallion "Harold"(colour litho)
6021377 Shire Stallion " Harold" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shire Stallion " Harold." Owned by Alfred C Duncombe, Esquire)

The Rebel Queen, by Walter Besant (litho)
1604373 The Rebel Queen, by Walter Besant (litho) by Birkenruth, Adolphe (b.1863); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebel Queen, by Walter Besant)

Edith discovers the body of Harold (engraving)
966013 Edith discovers the body of Harold (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edith discovers the body of Harold)

Harold, returned from Normandy, presents himself to Edward the Confessor (coloured engraving)
973037 Harold, returned from Normandy, presents himself to Edward the Confessor (coloured engraving) by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold)

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"Harold: A Tapestry of Hope, Triumphs, and Tragedies" In the grand tapestry of history, Harold stands as a symbol of hope and resilience. From the tender embrace between Jesus and children to the epic Battle of Hastings depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, his story weaves together moments that shaped our world. As Wilkin captured the intensity of the Battle of Hastings in his artwork K021254, Harold Abrahams sprinted into victory at the 1924 Olympics' 100m race. These triumphs showcased human potential and inspired generations to reach for greatness. Yet it was King Harold II, also known as Harold Godwinson, who faced immense challenges during his reign. Labour Party election posters and television speakers echoed with promises for a better future under his leadership. Amidst war's chaos, Hs Power's painting portrayed artillery and horses at Ypres during World War I. It reminds us that even in times of darkness, heroes like Harold Larwood emerged on cricket fields with their unwavering determination. Stephen Wards' sketches immortalized celebrities from an era marked by cultural shifts - a testament to how art can capture society's essence. But just as Mr Micawber made Punch in Charles Dickens' David Copperfield novel, fate dealt its cruel blow with an arrow through King Harold's eye on the Bayeux Tapestry. The Battle of Hastings J960036 serves as a poignant reminder that no matter how valiantly one fights or strives for progress; destiny often has its own plans. Yet through these snapshots from history emerges a tale that transcends time - one where hope persists despite adversity. Harold may be but a name etched in historical records; however, he represents all those who dared to dream big amidst life's uncertainties. His legacy invites us to reflect on our own journeys - reminding us that within each thread lies untapped potential waiting to be unraveled.