1066 and the Normans

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

A fine woven wall tapestry, reproduced from various scenes found on the Bayeux Tapestry. This scene shows Duke William leading his army against Duke Conan of Brittany, who declared war on him. William...