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Normans Collection (#3)

The Normans, a powerful medieval civilization, left an indelible mark on history through their conquests and cultural influence

Background imageNormans Collection: Muslims offering presents to the Hauteville Brothers, c. 1835 (fresco)

Muslims offering presents to the Hauteville Brothers, c. 1835 (fresco)
3743712 Muslims offering presents to the Hauteville Brothers, c.1835 (fresco) by Patania, Giuseppe (1780-1852); (add.info.: The Yellow Room, The Royal Apartment Palermo)

Background imageNormans Collection: Richard Coeur De Lion, They Fought All Day (colour litho)

Richard Coeur De Lion, They Fought All Day (colour litho)
5228654 Richard Coeur De Lion, They Fought All Day (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Coeur De Lion, They Fought All Day)

Background imageNormans Collection: The French prevent the Normans from taking Paris (colour litho)

The French prevent the Normans from taking Paris (colour litho)
3622073 The French prevent the Normans from taking Paris (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French prevent the Normans from taking Paris)

Background imageNormans Collection: William Rufus, Will Gets His Army Together (colour litho)

William Rufus, Will Gets His Army Together (colour litho)
5228653 William Rufus, Will Gets His Army Together (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Rufus, Will Gets His Army Together)

Background imageNormans Collection: Norman and Saxon (cover illustration) (colour litho)

Norman and Saxon (cover illustration) (colour litho)
5228652 Norman and Saxon (cover illustration) (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Normans and Saxons and Such by Marriott Edgar (Francis)

Background imageNormans Collection: The Accolade (colour litho)

The Accolade (colour litho)
670129 The Accolade (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Accolade. Illustration for Humors of History (Sully and Ford, c 1905).); © Look and Learn

Background imageNormans Collection: The Battle Of Hastings (colour litho)

The Battle Of Hastings (colour litho)
3641851 The Battle Of Hastings (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle Of Hastings)

Background imageNormans Collection: Roberto I Guiscardo and Count Ruggero entering in Palermo, c. 1835 (fresco)

Roberto I Guiscardo and Count Ruggero entering in Palermo, c. 1835 (fresco)
3743704 Roberto I Guiscardo and Count Ruggero entering in Palermo, c.1835 (fresco) by Patricolo, Giovanni (fl.19th century); Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; (add.info.: The Yellow Room)

Background imageNormans Collection: William the Conqueror at Hastings, engraved by James Basire (1769-1822)

William the Conqueror at Hastings, engraved by James Basire (1769-1822), 1816-19 (hand-coloured engraving)
1765204 William the Conqueror at Hastings, engraved by James Basire (1769-1822), 1816-19 (hand-coloured engraving) by Stothard

Background imageNormans Collection: Family tree of Hrolf, or Rollo, first Duke of Normandy through William the Conqueror

Family tree of Hrolf, or Rollo, first Duke of Normandy through William the Conqueror and to King Henry II of England. From Everday Life in Anglo-Saxon, Viking and Norman Times, published 1926

Background imageNormans Collection: William the Conqueror landing in England, 1066 (colour litho)

William the Conqueror landing in England, 1066 (colour litho)
5217394 William the Conqueror landing in England, 1066 (colour litho) by Hebblethwaite, S. H. (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: William the Conqueror landing in England, 1066)

Background imageNormans Collection: Robert of Normandy recognises his father, William the Conqueror, after unhorsing him in battle

Robert of Normandy recognises his father, William the Conqueror, after unhorsing him in battle, 1079 (engraving)
3647225 Robert of Normandy recognises his father, William the Conqueror, after unhorsing him in battle, 1079 (engraving) by German School

Background imageNormans Collection: Norman adventurers landing in Italy (engraving)

Norman adventurers landing in Italy (engraving)
3647224 Norman adventurers landing in Italy (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norman adventurers landing in Italy)

Background imageNormans Collection: Arnulf of Carinthia storming the Norman defences on the River Dyle, 891 (engraving)

Arnulf of Carinthia storming the Norman defences on the River Dyle, 891 (engraving)
3647213 Arnulf of Carinthia storming the Norman defences on the River Dyle, 891 (engraving) by Camphausen, Wilhelm (1818-85); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNormans Collection: Charlemagne anxiously watching the approach of ships carrying Norman raiders (engraving)

Charlemagne anxiously watching the approach of ships carrying Norman raiders (engraving)
3647206 Charlemagne anxiously watching the approach of ships carrying Norman raiders (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNormans Collection: One shaft, falling from heaven, pierced his right eye (colour litho)

One shaft, falling from heaven, pierced his right eye (colour litho)
3793053 One shaft, falling from heaven, pierced his right eye (colour litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Source unknown); English, out of copyright

Background imageNormans Collection: Paris besieged by the Normans, 885 (engraving)

Paris besieged by the Normans, 885 (engraving)
672452 Paris besieged by the Normans, 885 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris besieged by the Normans, 885)

Background imageNormans Collection: Landing of the Normans on the Coast of Sicily (engraving)

Landing of the Normans on the Coast of Sicily (engraving)
655731 Landing of the Normans on the Coast of Sicily (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing of the Normans on the Coast of Sicily)

Background imageNormans Collection: The Battle of Hastings, 1066 (gravure)

The Battle of Hastings, 1066 (gravure)
959910 The Battle of Hastings, 1066 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Hastings, 1066)

Background imageNormans Collection: William the Conqueror on his way to conquer England, 1066 (chromolitho)

William the Conqueror on his way to conquer England, 1066 (chromolitho)
972123 William the Conqueror on his way to conquer England, 1066 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William the Conqueror on his way to conquer England)

Background imageNormans Collection: Harold II swears fidelity to Duke William of Normandy, 1066

Harold II swears fidelity to Duke William of Normandy, 1066
984728 Harold II swears fidelity to Duke William of Normandy, 1066, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Background imageNormans Collection: Charles the Fat and the siege of Paris by the Vikings, 885-886 (chromolitho)

Charles the Fat and the siege of Paris by the Vikings, 885-886 (chromolitho)
1094332 Charles the Fat and the siege of Paris by the Vikings, 885-886 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNormans Collection: The Normans, retreating, are stayed and turned by William, who discloses his face

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

Background imageNormans Collection: Incident in the siege of Paris: Defending the bridge and tower against the Norman hosts (engraving)

Incident in the siege of Paris: Defending the bridge and tower against the Norman hosts (engraving)
653964 Incident in the siege of Paris: Defending the bridge and tower against the Norman hosts (engraving) by English School

Background imageNormans Collection: William the First, engraved by J. Fittler, illustration from David Humes

William the First, engraved by J. Fittler, illustration from David Humes
STC429646 William the First, engraved by J. Fittler, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R. Bowyer, London

Background imageNormans Collection: Annular stones of the Normans (chromolitho)

Annular stones of the Normans (chromolitho)
2788780 Annular stones of the Normans (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annular stones of the Normans)

Background imageNormans Collection: The Norman Stone, Battle Abbey, Sussex (b / w photo)

The Norman Stone, Battle Abbey, Sussex (b / w photo)
3093859 The Norman Stone, Battle Abbey, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Norman Stone, Battle Abbey, Sussex)

Background imageNormans Collection: Landing of Julius Caesar in Britain, 54BC

Landing of Julius Caesar in Britain, 54BC
A standard-bearer of the 10th legion in bearskin leads Roman infantry onto a beach at Sandwich, 54BC. Julius Caesar in breastplate and coat stands on board an anachronistic steamboat

Background imageNormans Collection: Water-tilting, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation

Water-tilting, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation
STC363642 Water-tilting, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Payne, Henry (Harry) (1868-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNormans Collection: William the Conquerors march into Wales, 1081 (litho)

William the Conquerors march into Wales, 1081 (litho)
STC358127 William the Conquerors march into Wales, 1081 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: William the Conqueror (1028-87); ); The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageNormans Collection: Normans construct fortifications at Hastings, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

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

Background imageNormans Collection: Harold comes before King Edward, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

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

Background imageNormans Collection: King William I, Normans, Architecture, Laws, Art, Learning

King William I, Normans, Architecture, Laws, Art, Learning
King William I (The Conqueror), Normans, architecture, laws, art and learning. (4 of 4) 11th century

Background imageNormans Collection: The surrender of Bamborough Castle, 1095, illustration from Hutchinson

The surrender of Bamborough Castle, 1095, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363637 The surrender of Bamborough Castle, 1095, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Mackinlay, M

Background imageNormans Collection: The combat between William and Robert at Gerberoy AD1079, 1920s (litho)

The combat between William and Robert at Gerberoy AD1079, 1920s (litho)
833102 The combat between William and Robert at Gerberoy AD1079, 1920s (litho) by Mackinlay, M. (fl.1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

Background imageNormans Collection: Duke William leads his knights into battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

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

Background imageNormans Collection: Duke William exhorts his troops to prepare themselves manfully

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

Background imageNormans Collection: The Normans pull their ships to the sea, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

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

Background imageNormans Collection: Earl Harold rides from Bosham to London, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

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

Background imageNormans Collection: William the Conqueror, King Harold, Battle of Hastings

William the Conqueror, King Harold, Battle of Hastings
Portraits of William the Conqueror and King Harold, opponents in the Battle of Hastings of 1066, with the Seal of Battle Abbey, a view of the coast where the Normans landed, and Pevensey Castle

Background imageNormans Collection: Norman servants prepare a banquet for William and Bishop Odo blesses the meal

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

Background imageNormans Collection: The Eve before the Battle. Pious Observance of the Normans

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)

Background imageNormans Collection: Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne

Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne
LLM455722 Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne)

Background imageNormans Collection: Harold is sent with his men to Normandy by Edward the Confessor

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

Background imageNormans Collection: The first charge at Hastings: Taillefer the minstrel sword-juggler rode from the ranks

The first charge at Hastings: Taillefer the minstrel sword-juggler rode from the ranks
STC293121 The first charge at Hastings: Taillefer the minstrel sword-juggler rode from the ranks singing and tossing his sword in the air, 1066

Background imageNormans Collection: Manners of the Normans. --Coronation of William the Conqueror (engraving)

Manners of the Normans. --Coronation of William the Conqueror (engraving)
655224 Manners of the Normans.--Coronation of William the Conqueror (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)




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The Normans, a powerful medieval civilization, left an indelible mark on history through their conquests and cultural influence. The Bayeux Tapestry stands as a testament to their triumph in the Norman Conquest, depicting scenes of battle and victory. In this intricate artwork, we catch a glimpse of the bravery and determination that defined these warriors. Feasting was not only depicted in tapestries but also played a significant role in Norman society. A detail from the Bayeux Tapestry showcases a lavish feast where nobles gathered to celebrate their victories, and is here that bonds were forged and alliances solidified. One cannot discuss the Normans without mentioning William I, known as William the Conqueror. This formidable leader spearheaded the invasion of England in 1066, forever changing its course. His legacy lives on through architectural marvels like Leeds Castle, which he rebuilt into a stone fortress during his reign. Religion held great importance for the Normans as well; St Albans Cathedral stands tall as evidence of their devotion. This magnificent structure reflects both Norman architecture and religious fervor, serving as a reminder of their spiritual impact. The Battle of Hastings remains one of history's most pivotal moments – it marked William's decisive victory over Harold II and secured his place on England's throne. This clash between Saxon and Norman forces altered English history forever. Beyond military might, artistry flourished under Norman rule too. The Palace of the Normans boasted Byzantine mosaics at Palatine Chapel—a testament to their appreciation for beauty even amidst power struggles. William I was succeeded by three more kings: William II, Henry I, and Stephen—forming what became known as "the four Norman kings. " Each ruler left behind his own unique imprint on England’s landscape during this transformative era. From landing on English shores to establishing themselves firmly within its borders—the story of the Normans is one filled with ambition, conquest, and cultural fusion.