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Normans Collection (#4)

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

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)

Background imageNormans Collection: Siege of Paris by the Normans (engraving)

Siege of Paris by the Normans (engraving)
653963 Siege of Paris by the Normans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Paris by the Normans)

Background imageNormans Collection: Landing of Robert Guiscards Norman fleet in Sicily, 1061 (engraving)

Landing of Robert Guiscards Norman fleet in Sicily, 1061 (engraving)
3647227 Landing of Robert Guiscards Norman fleet in Sicily, 1061 (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNormans Collection: The Norman Butler in his Office (engraving)

The Norman Butler in his Office (engraving)
3654564 The Norman Butler in his Office (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Norman Butler in his Office)

Background imageNormans Collection: A house is burnt by the Normans, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

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

Background imageNormans Collection: The Twelve defending the Petit Pont against the Vikings, Siege of Paris, 886 (chromolitho)

The Twelve defending the Petit Pont against the Vikings, Siege of Paris, 886 (chromolitho)
2817008 The Twelve defending the Petit Pont against the Vikings, Siege of Paris, 886 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNormans Collection: Arnulf storms the trenches of the Normans on the Dyle (engraving)

Arnulf storms the trenches of the Normans on the Dyle (engraving)
970757 Arnulf storms the trenches of the Normans on the Dyle (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arnulf storms the trenches of the Normans on the Dyle)

Background imageNormans Collection: Normans attacking Hereward the Wakes refuge

Normans attacking Hereward the Wakes refuge
Hereward the Wake, also known as Hereward the Outlaw or Hereward the Exile (1035-1072) - an Anglo-Saxon nobleman and a leader of local resistance to the Norman Conquest of England

Background imageNormans Collection: Millennial of Normandy (colour litho)

Millennial of Normandy (colour litho)
2779722 Millennial of Normandy (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Millennial of Normandy. A Viking longship of a thousand years ago)

Background imageNormans Collection: William I receives the surrender of Dover (colour litho)

William I receives the surrender of Dover (colour litho)
3643305 William I receives the surrender of Dover (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William I receives the surrender of Dover)

Background imageNormans Collection: Count Odo defending Paris against the Normans, 886 (engraving)

Count Odo defending Paris against the Normans, 886 (engraving)
3647215 Count Odo defending Paris against the Normans, 886 (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Odo defending Paris against the Normans)

Background imageNormans Collection: Duke William and the Norman invasion fleet cross the channel

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

Background imageNormans Collection: Bayeux tapestry. Norman attack

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)

Background imageNormans Collection: Normans (engraving)

Normans (engraving)
727138 Normans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Normans. Illustration for David Humes 1806 edition of The History of England, published by R Bowyer)

Background imageNormans Collection: Charles the Fat at the siege of Paris by the Normans in 886 (litho)

Charles the Fat at the siege of Paris by the Normans in 886 (litho)
741253 Charles the Fat at the siege of Paris by the Normans in 886 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNormans Collection: William granting a charter to the City of London, illustration from Hutchinson

William granting a charter to the City of London, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363618 William granting a charter to the City of London, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (colour litho) by Lucas

Background imageNormans Collection: Over-taxed subjects ejected from their houses, illustration from Hutchinson

Over-taxed subjects ejected from their houses, illustration from Hutchinson
STC293137 Over-taxed subjects ejected from their houses, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville

Background imageNormans Collection: The death of Harold at the battle of Hastings

The death of Harold at the battle of Hastings
LLM339205 The death of Harold at the battle of Hastings by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Harold at the battle of Hastings)

Background imageNormans Collection: Duke William and the Norman invasion fleet cross the channel

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

Background imageNormans Collection: Norman ships besieging Paris, illustration from a cover of a school exercise book

Norman ships besieging Paris, illustration from a cover of a school exercise book
CHT224462 Norman ships besieging Paris, illustration from a cover of a school exercise book, late 19th century (colour litho) by Dascher, G

Background imageNormans Collection: The Battle of Hastings, engraved by A. H. Payne (litho)

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)

Background imageNormans Collection: William I receiving the crown of England, engraved by George Noble

William I receiving the crown of England, engraved by George Noble
STC429648 William I receiving the crown of England, engraved by George Noble, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

Background imageNormans Collection: Duke William asks Vital if he has seen Harolds army

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

Background imageNormans Collection: The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold

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

Background imageNormans Collection: The gate of Hastings opens for the Normans to march against Harold

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

Background imageNormans Collection: Bayeux tapestry, known as Embroidery of Queen Mathilde, 1077 (tapestry)

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

Background imageNormans Collection: Trees are chopped down to build ships for the Norman fleet

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

Background imageNormans Collection: Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry

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

Background imageNormans Collection: Surrender of Bamborough Castle, illustration from Cassell

Surrender of Bamborough Castle, illustration from Cassell
STC385223 Surrender of Bamborough Castle, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Zier

Background imageNormans Collection: Defense of Paris against the Normans (engraving)

Defense of Paris against the Normans (engraving)
655241 Defense of Paris against the Normans (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defense of Paris against the Normans)

Background imageNormans Collection: William the Conqueror Seizing his Brother Odo Bishop of Bayeux and Earl of Kent (engraving)

William the Conqueror Seizing his Brother Odo Bishop of Bayeux and Earl of Kent (engraving)
3630915 William the Conqueror Seizing his Brother Odo Bishop of Bayeux and Earl of Kent (engraving) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNormans Collection: A Ship of the Fleet of William the Conqueror (engraving)

A Ship of the Fleet of William the Conqueror (engraving)
3634702 A Ship of the Fleet of William the Conqueror (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Ship of the Fleet of William the Conqueror)

Background imageNormans Collection: Harold Godwinson swearing an oath promising to support William of Normandys claim to the English

Harold Godwinson swearing an oath promising to support William of Normandys claim to the English throne
3647222 Harold Godwinson swearing an oath promising to support William of Normandys claim to the English throne, 1064 (engraving) by German School

Background imageNormans Collection: The Siege of Paris by the Normans in 885-886 (litho)

The Siege of Paris by the Normans in 885-886 (litho)
741252 The Siege of Paris by the Normans in 885-886 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageNormans Collection: Normanos, 1000-1100 (colour litho)

Normanos, 1000-1100 (colour litho)
2810714 Normanos, 1000-1100 (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Normanos, 1000-1100)

Background imageNormans Collection: Domesday Book

Domesday Book
LLM338125 Domesday Book by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Domesday Book. Pictures of English History published by George Routledge & Sons c 1890)

Background imageNormans Collection: William the Conqueror granting lands to his followers

William the Conqueror granting lands to his followers
LLM456249 William the Conqueror granting lands to his followers by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William the Conqueror granting lands to his followers)

Background imageNormans Collection: The riot at Dover AD 1051 (litho)

The riot at Dover AD 1051 (litho)
956219 The riot at Dover AD 1051 (litho) by Zier, Francois Edouard (1856-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassells History of England published by Cassell and Company Limited circa 1920)

Background imageNormans Collection: 'If any lords conquers land in Wales, he may keep it for himself'

"If any lords conquers land in Wales, he may keep it for himself"
1122707 " If any lords conquers land in Wales, he may keep it for himself" said King William, c.1950 (litho) by Valda

Background imageNormans Collection: Norman Knight (chromolitho)

Norman Knight (chromolitho)
3099961 Norman Knight (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norman Knight. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on the subject of British)

Background imageNormans Collection: Normans charging at the Battle of Hastings (engraving)

Normans charging at the Battle of Hastings (engraving)
672396 Normans charging at the Battle of Hastings (engraving) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Normans charging at the Battle of Hastings)

Background imageNormans Collection: Harold at the battle of Hastings (engraving)

Harold at the battle of Hastings (engraving)
653969 Harold at the battle of Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold at the battle of Hastings)

Background imageNormans Collection: Duke William shows face to his army, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

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

Background imageNormans Collection: King Harolds messenger gives him news of Duke Williams army

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

Background imageNormans Collection: Norman scouts are sent ahead to watch Harolds movements

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

Background imageNormans Collection: The Normans set off from Hastings to attack Harold, Bayeux Tapestry

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

Background imageNormans Collection: Bishop Odo blesses the food and wine, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

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

Background imageNormans Collection: Normans carry arms to the ships, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

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




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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.