Norman Conquest Collection (page 5)

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)

Hereward guards Alftruda to a place of safety, illustration from Hereward the Great by
STC400815 Hereward guards Alftruda to a place of safety, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

How Hereward rescues Alftruda, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley
STC400814 How Hereward rescues Alftruda, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

How Hereward slew the bear, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub
STC400805 How Hereward slew the bear, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

Herewards interview with his mother and the priest Herluin
STC400800 Herewards interview with his mother and the priest Herluin, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

The Battle of Hastings, engraved by A. H. Payne (litho)
475408 The Battle of Hastings, engraved by A.H. Payne (litho) by Loutherbourg, Philippe de (1740-1812) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Hastings (14th October)

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

William stumbles as he lands, but, grasping the earth with his hand, calls out that he thus takes possession of
LLM456981 William stumbles as he lands, but, grasping the earth with his hand, calls out that he thus takes possession of the English Soil, & so reassures his followers

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

William, in his Hunting-Ground at Rouen, receives Intelligence from Tostig of Harolds Coronation
LLM456971 William, in his Hunting-Ground at Rouen, receives Intelligence from Tostig of Harolds Coronation by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: William)

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)

The Coronation of Harold as King of England
LLM456970 The Coronation of Harold as King of England by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation of Harold as King of England)

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

Relics of the Times before the Norman Conquest (engraving)
2816978 Relics of the Times before the Norman Conquest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics of the Times before the Norman Conquest)

Hereward the Wake setting fire to the rushes (colour litho)
5207657 Hereward the Wake setting fire to the rushes (colour litho) by Hindley, Godfrey C. (fl.1876-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hereward the Wake setting fire to the rushes)

Meanwhile, Tostig and Harold Hardrada are victorious and receive the submission of the City of York
LLM456982 Meanwhile, Tostig and Harold Hardrada are victorious and receive the submission of the City of York by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meanwhile)

How Hereward turned Berserker, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley
STC400810 How Hereward turned Berserker, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

Herewards first interview with Torfrida, illustration from Hereward the Great by
STC400809 Herewards first interview with Torfrida, illustration from Hereward the Great by Charles Kingsley, pub. 1870, engraved by C.G

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

The Battle of Hastings, 1066 (chromolitho)
5996050 The Battle of Hastings, 1066 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Hastings, 1066)

King William I pays court to the English leaders in 1067
984730 King William I pays court to the English leaders in 1067, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

William the Conqueror (chromolitho)
971982 William the Conqueror (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William the Conqueror (c1028-1087). Educational card.); © Look and Learn

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

The Battle of Hastings (litho)
STC428391 The Battle of Hastings (litho) by Loutherbourg, Philippe de (1740-1812) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Hastings (14th October)

William Consults the Nobles and Merchants of his Dukedom, for help in his Design
LLM456976 William Consults the Nobles and Merchants of his Dukedom, for help in his Design by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

Pope Alexander, Consecrates a Banner for Williams Service in his Descent upon England and Grants a Ring
LLM456977 Pope Alexander, Consecrates a Banner for Williams Service in his Descent upon England and Grants a Ring, containing a Hair of St

Hugues Maigrot, a Monk, has Audience of King Harold, to propose conditions from Duke William
LLM456973 Hugues Maigrot, a Monk, has Audience of King Harold, to propose conditions from Duke William by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugues Maigrot, a Monk)

Harolds Ship Stranded on the Norman Coast, in the Territory of Guy, Count of Ponthieu
LLM456956 Harolds Ship Stranded on the Norman Coast, in the Territory of Guy, Count of Ponthieu by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.