Norman Conquest Collection (page 4)

The Marriage of Harold with Aldyth, Sister to Edwin and Morcar
LLM456968 The Marriage of Harold with Aldyth, Sister to Edwin and Morcar by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marriage of Harold with Aldyth)

The Normans, retreating, are stayed and turned by William, who discloses his face
LLM456993 The Normans, retreating, are stayed and turned by William, who discloses his face, to counteract the Rumour of his Having Fallen by Maclise

Harolds Oath of Fidelity to William, Sworn over the Concealed Relics of the Saints
LLM456964 Harolds Oath of Fidelity to William, Sworn over the Concealed Relics of the Saints by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harolds Oath of Fidelity to William)

Harolds Captivity Announced to William of Normandy, who is informed that Guy of Ponthieu Demands Ransom for him
LLM456959 Harolds Captivity Announced to William of Normandy, who is informed that Guy of Ponthieu Demands Ransom for him by Maclise

How Hereward played the potter and cheated the King, illustration from Hereward the Great
STC400816 How Hereward played the potter and cheated the King, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

How Torfrida teaches Hereward to pray, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles
STC400813 How Torfrida teaches Hereward to pray, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

Alftruda recognises Hereward, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley
STC400811 Alftruda recognises Hereward, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

How Hereward enters the consecrated fortress of St. Bertin
STC400808 How Hereward enters the consecrated fortress of St. Bertin, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

Hereward informs his uncle the Prior that he is about to be outlawed
STC400803 Hereward informs his uncle the Prior that he is about to be outlawed, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

The Welsh attack on Montgomery Castle in 1095 led by Cadwgan ap Bleddyn, Prince of Powys
STC293131 The Welsh attack on Montgomery Castle in 1095 led by Cadwgan ap Bleddyn, Prince of Powys, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Pearse

Fleet of William the Conqueror, 1066, plate 8 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne
STC209674 Fleet of William the Conqueror, 1066, plate 8 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Raineri

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

A scene from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting King Edward talking with Harold
5672082 A scene from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting King Edward talking with Harold, 1077 (tapestry) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); (add.info)

How Hereward came in to the King, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles
STC400818 How Hereward came in to the King, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

How Hereward cleared Bourne of Frenchmen, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles
STC400812 How Hereward cleared Bourne of Frenchmen, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

How Hereward runs his ship upon the Flanders shore, illustration from Hereward the Great
STC400807 How Hereward runs his ship upon the Flanders shore, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

How Hereward was caught in a trap, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles
STC400806 How Hereward was caught in a trap, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

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

Harolds (c. 1022-66) Last Stand, illustration from
IL243505 Harolds (c.1022-66) Last Stand, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea edited by Sir Evelyn Wood (1838-1919) first published 1915 (colour litho) by Woodville

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, in front of the Standard of England, is Pierced by a Falling Arrow
LLM456994 Harold, in front of the Standard of England, is Pierced by a Falling Arrow by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold, in front of the Standard of England)

The Eve before the Battle. Pious Observance of the Normans
LLM456990 The Eve before the Battle. Pious Observance of the Normans by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eve before the Battle. Pious Observance of the Normans)

The Eve before the Battle. Riot and Wassail of the Saxons
LLM456991 The Eve before the Battle. Riot and Wassail of the Saxons by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eve before the Battle. Riot and Wassail of the Saxons)

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

Harolds Interview with Tostig his brother, and with Hardrada, Tostigs Ally, before the Battle of Stamford Bridge
LLM456984 Harolds Interview with Tostig his brother, and with Hardrada, Tostigs Ally, before the Battle of Stamford Bridge by Maclise

Edward the Confessors Death
LLM456969 Edward the Confessors Death by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward the Confessors Death)

Morcar, Elected Earl of Northumbria, in Place of Tostig, Harold Mediates with the Nuneios of the Election
LLM456967 Morcar, Elected Earl of Northumbria, in Place of Tostig, Harold Mediates with the Nuneios of the Election by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morcar)

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

Norman knight and archers, 1066 (engraving)
3620572 Norman knight and archers, 1066 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norman knight and archers, 1066.); © Look and Learn

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

The History of England (engraving)
982605 The History of England (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The History of England.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

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

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 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

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 Night after the Battle; Edith discovers, amid the Slain, the Body of Harold, Last Saxon King of England
LLM456995 The Night after the Battle; Edith discovers, amid the Slain, the Body of Harold, Last Saxon King of England by Maclise

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

The Retreat of Edwin and Morcar from York
LLM456983 The Retreat of Edwin and Morcar from York by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Retreat of Edwin and Morcar from York)

Duke William, in his Galley, and Accompanied by his Fleet, Crosses to England
LLM456980 Duke William, in his Galley, and Accompanied by his Fleet, Crosses to England by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke William, in his Galley)

William, Displays the Relics of St. Valery, to Allay the Discontent of a Portion of his Troops at the Proposed Invasion
LLM456979 William, Displays the Relics of St. Valery, to Allay the Discontent of a Portion of his Troops at the Proposed Invasion by Maclise

Homage Rendered to the Consecrated Banner
LLM456978 Homage Rendered to the Consecrated Banner by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homage Rendered to the Consecrated Banner)

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)

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"The Norman Conquest: A Tapestry of Power and Change" Step back in time to the year 1066, a pivotal moment in history when the course of England was forever altered. The Bayeux Tapestry, a remarkable work of art that vividly portrays the events surrounding the Norman Conquest, serves as our window into this transformative period. As we examine the intricate threads woven into this tapestry, we are transported to Normandy, France, where William the Conqueror meticulously planned his invasion. With a map of England before us, we trace his path across the English Channel towards victory. The Bayeux Tapestry itself stands as an enduring testament to this conquest. Its delicate stitches depict scenes from battlefields and royal courts alike - King William's seal capturing his regal presence while Harold II's portrait reveals him as the last Anglo-Saxon king. One cannot help but be captivated by moments frozen in time on this ancient fabric. The death of Harold at Hastings is etched with haunting detail; an unknown artist masterfully captures both triumph and tragedy within brushstrokes. And then there is that poignant scene where Harold's lifeless body is brought before William - a powerful reminder of how power can shift so dramatically. Amidst these depictions emerge glimpses into medieval life - chain mail armor worn by Anglo-Saxon kings reminding us of their valorous struggles against foreign invaders. We see William himself depicted on horseback in full regalia, commanding respect and loyalty from those who swore allegiance to him. But perhaps one image encapsulates it all: Harold swearing his oath to William. In that single frame lies not only a pledge between two men but also an entire nation hanging precariously in balance. The Norman Conquest forever changed England's destiny - its impact reverberating through centuries even today. It reshaped politics, language, culture – leaving an indelible mark upon history.