1066 and the Normans

Our collection relating to 1066 and the Normans remembers the battle of Hastings and those who fought for their lives. You will find scenes from the Bayeux tapestry represented on items like our door curtain and our very intricate tapestry cushion cover. Alongside these we have helmets from the knights and kings that fought in the battle as well as other collectable ornaments and gifts.

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Guidebook: Battle Abbey

The Battle of Hastings, 14th October 1066, was the most famous battle fought on English soil. William the Conqueror built Battle Abbey on the spot where King Harold died, and it thrived as a Benedicti...

£5.00

Norman Trinket Box

Keep your most treasured trinkets and accessories safe in this Norman Trinket Box. The round box features many intricate swords and shields that take inspiration from the traditional designs ...

£18.00

Norman Pewter Shield Bookmark

Add a piece of history into your everyday with this Norman Pewter Shield Bookmark. Based on a Norman shield, it features a ferocious dragon design. The bookmark is crafted from pewter, making it a dur...

£3.50

Normans Battle Tour T-Shirt

Take home a souvenir of your visit to Battle Abbey with this Norman tour t-shirt. Featuring an image of Norman knights and the words ‘Conquest of England in 1066’ on the front and a list o...

From £20.00

Norman Tankard

Drink like a King at a banquet with our Norman Tankard. Designed exclusively for English Heritage, this hand crafted tankard is the perfect drinking accessory for history buffs. Traditional, h...

£22.00

Norman Shield Pewter Magnet

Add a piece of history into your everyday with this Norman Pewter Shield Magnet. Based on a Norman shield, it features a ferocious dragon design. This magnet is perfect for keeping important info...

£5.00

Norman Goblet

Drink like a King at a banquet with our Norman Goblet. Designed exclusively for English Heritage, this hand crafted goblet is the perfect drinking accessory for history buffs. Traditional, han...

£18.50

King Harold Helmet

Harold II (Harold Godwinson) was the last Anglo-Saxon King of England. He reigned from 6 January 1066 until his death at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October. He was killed fighting the Norman invader...

£120.00

The Bayeux Tapestry

The Bayeux Tapestry is unique both as a historical document and as a work of art. It was made soon after the Battle of Hastings in 1066, and it tells the story of the events that led up to William the...

£24.95

Bayeux Door Curtain

A fine woven, fully lined door curtain embellished with hanging loops. Reproduced from various scenes found on the Bayeux tapestry. The Bayeux Tapestry was probably commissioned in the 1070s by Bishop...

£180.00

Norman Helmet with Aventail

The Normans were descended from the Viking raiders that settled in Northern France. Norman comes from the Medieval Latin "Northman/Norseman" meaning Viking. The Normans invaded England in 10...

£80.00

Norman Shield Pewter Keyring

Add a piece of history into your everyday with this Norman Pewter Shield Keyring. Based on a Norman shield, it features a ferocious dragon design. The keyring is crafted from pewter, making it a durab...

£3.50

Bayeux Tapestry Cushion Cover

This fine tapestry Bayeux Cushion Cover has been faithfully reproduced from various scenes found on the Bayeux Tapestry. The original dating from the 11th Century, depicting the story of the Norman...

£35.00

Bayeux Table Runner

This fine tapestry Bayeux Table Runner has been faithfully reproduced from various scenes found on the Bayeux Tapestry. Original 11th century. The 230' x 20" of linen is made up of eight leng...

£40.00

Bayeux Saxon Extract Wall Tapestry

Bayeux Saxon Extract wall tapestry inspired by a scene from the original Bayeux Tapestry. Reproduced from various scenes found on the Bayeux tapestry. The Bayeux Tapestry was probably commissioned ...

£200.00