The Norman Conquest Collection

If there had been tanks at the Battle of Hastings (engraving)
8672631 If there had been tanks at the Battle of Hastings (engraving) by Downey, Thomas Edward (1852-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Ifs" in history)

Duke William (engraving)
8636273 Duke William (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke William. Illustration for Philips Picturesque History of England edited by J Francon Williams)

The landing of the Normans (engraving)
8636271 The landing of the Normans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The landing of the Normans)

Battle of Hastings (engraving)
8636836 Battle of Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Hastings)

England before the Norman Conquest (litho)
8661400 England before the Norman Conquest (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: England before the Norman Conquest)

Before the Battle of Hastings (litho)
8670420 Before the Battle of Hastings (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the Battle of Hastings)

Landing of William of Normandy (colour litho)
8670403 Landing of William of Normandy (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing of William of Normandy)

The Building of the British Empire (colour litho)
8658810 The Building of the British Empire (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Building of the British Empire)

Harold Godwinson, last Anglo-Saxon King of England (litho)
8664142 Harold Godwinson, last Anglo-Saxon King of England (litho) by Chesterman, Hugh (1884-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold Godwinson, last Anglo-Saxon King of England)

Battle of Hastings, Death of Harold (engraving)
8670401 Battle of Hastings, Death of Harold (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Hastings, Death of Harold)

Battle of Hastings - death of Harold II (engraving)
3783267 Battle of Hastings - death of Harold II (engraving); (add.info.: Battle of Hastings - death of Harold II (Harold Godwinson), 14 October 1066

The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen)
XCF115624 The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Body of Harold brought before William the Conqueror, 1844-61 (oil on canvas)
MAN62927 The Body of Harold brought before William the Conqueror, 1844-61 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 105x123.1 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Building the ships for the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror, 1066, after the Bayeux Tapestry
6867323 Building the ships for the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror, 1066, after the Bayeux Tapestry, illustration from Everyday Life in Anglo-Saxon, Viking and Norman Times

Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066 (chromolitho)
543270 Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183103 Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

William 1st conqueror during the assault and capture of Mantis, July 1087
PCT4264724 William 1st conqueror during the assault and capture of Mantis, July 1087. William (also known as the Batard 1027-1087) was Duke of Normandy and King of England from 1066 until his death

William, Duke of Normandy rides to welcome Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183115 William, Duke of Normandy rides to welcome Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Harold rides to Bosham church to pray before leaving for Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183100 Harold rides to Bosham church to pray before leaving for Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) (detail of 115608) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie

William the Conqueror and his Navy, going to England, illustration from Le costume ancien ou moderne, by J
1807109 William the Conqueror and his Navy, going to England, illustration from Le costume ancien ou moderne, by J. Ferrario, Milan, c.1820 (colour engraving) by Italian School

Duke Conan of Brittany offers William the keys of Dinan and William honours Harold
XIR157769 Duke Conan of Brittany offers William the keys of Dinan and William honours Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie

William leads his army to Brittany where they get stuck in quicksand, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183120 William leads his army to Brittany where they get stuck in quicksand, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Armed riders from Duke William arrive to escort Harold to him, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183111 Armed riders from Duke William arrive to escort Harold to him, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Count Guy of Ponthieu's soldiers take Harold prisoner to Beaurain, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR161949 Count Guy of Ponthieu's soldiers take Harold prisoner to Beaurain, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Count Guy of Ponthieu seizes Harold as he lands in Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183106 Count Guy of Ponthieu seizes Harold as he lands in Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Count Guy leads Harold to William, Duke of Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183114 Count Guy leads Harold to William, Duke of Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183104 Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Duke William's messangers arrive at Beaurain Castle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183110 Duke William's messangers arrive at Beaurain Castle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Aelfgyva with a priest, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183118 Aelfgyva with a priest, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

William leads his army against Duke Conan of Brittany, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183119 William leads his army against Duke Conan of Brittany, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Harold addresses William in the Great Hall of his castle in Rouen, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183117 Harold addresses William in the Great Hall of his castle in Rouen, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Duke William encourages his troops to prepare themselves for the battle against the English army
XIR165820 Duke William encourages his troops to prepare themselves for the battle against the English army, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School

Earl Harold is led by Count Guy to William, Duke of Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183113 Earl Harold is led by Count Guy to William, Duke of Normandy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Harold and Count Guy of Ponthieu talking together at Beaurain, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183102 Harold and Count Guy of Ponthieu talking together at Beaurain, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Duke Conan flees from Dol with Duke William's knights in pursuit, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR181083 Duke Conan flees from Dol with Duke William's knights in pursuit, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Duke William's envoys come to find Count Guy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183109 Duke William's envoys come to find Count Guy, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

William honours Harold and they ride to Bayeux together, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183121 William honours Harold and they ride to Bayeux together, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

A groom brings William his charger, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR159300 A groom brings William his charger, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Harold Drags Norman Soldiers from the Quicksand, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR154192 Harold Drags Norman Soldiers from the Quicksand, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Norman Knights Ride to Hastings to Forage for Food, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR181249 Norman Knights Ride to Hastings to Forage for Food, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Duke William's soldiers ride past Rennes in pursuit of Duke Conan of Brittany
XIR165817 Duke William's soldiers ride past Rennes in pursuit of Duke Conan of Brittany, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie

Duke William Preparing to Sail to Pevensey, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR182014 Duke William Preparing to Sail to Pevensey, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Duke William's envoys come to Count Guy de Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183108 Duke William's envoys come to Count Guy de Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR154193 Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Norman soldiers leaving Hastings to do battle with Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR161964 Norman soldiers leaving Hastings to do battle with Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR175738 Normans and English Fall Side by Side in Battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Count Guy leads Harold to Beaurain where he holds him, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183107 Count Guy leads Harold to Beaurain where he holds him, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Norman archers prepare themselves for the battle against the English army, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR165821 Norman archers prepare themselves for the battle against the English army, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

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"The Norman Conquest: A Tale of Triumph and Tragedy" In the year 1066, a pivotal event in history unfolded as the fate of England hung in the balance. The body of Harold, the fallen English king, was brought before William the Conqueror, marking a turning point that would shape the course of nations. With unwavering determination, William embarked on an ambitious endeavor to invade England. The construction of mighty ships for his invasion fleet became a testament to his strategic prowess and unwavering resolve. Illustrated through engravings from "Everyday Life in Anglo-Saxon, Viking and Norman Times, " these vessels symbolized both power and destiny. The Battle of Hastings on October 14th, 1066 stands as an indelible moment etched into history's annals. Depicted vividly through chromolithographs capturing its intensity and chaos, this clash between William's forces and Harold's army sealed England's fate forevermore. But even before this fateful battle commenced, twists of fate played their part. As depicted in wool embroidery on linen from the Bayeux Tapestry, Harold's ill-fated ships were blown off course towards Count Guy of Ponthieu's territory. This unexpected detour set events into motion that would alter destinies forever. William himself was no stranger to adversity; he had faced countless challenges throughout his life. From leading assaults like Mantes' siege and capture to riding triumphantly with his navy towards England - captured beautifully by J. Ferrario's color engraving - William embodied strength amidst turmoil. Yet amidst all this strife emerged moments where honor prevailed over conflict. Duke Conan offering William keys to Dinan showcased unity amid conquests while also honoring Harold – a poignant reminder that humanity can transcend even bitter rivalries.