1) The document discusses how the Bayeux Tapestry provides an account of the Norman invasion of England in 1066 and the Battle of Hastings through a series of embroidered scenes that tell the story like a comic strip.
2) It explains that the tapestry was likely created in England in the 11th century, when few people could read and books were rare, so the visual tapestry allowed everyone to understand the story of the important battle.
3) The tapestry depicts key events leading up to the battle, including Edward the Confessor choosing Harold Godwinson as his successor, Halley's comet appearing before Harold's coronation as a bad omen, William launching the Norman invasion, both sides fighting
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History of Britain Part I
Political History of England: 1066
By the dawn of the 11th century, England was no amateur to being invaded. For centuries Vikings had raided and plundered coastal villages, everywhere sowing seeds of destruction and chaos. Then, Alfred the Great, a Saxon king, made England stable enough to fend off Viking attacks; despite the long boats that came and went, the king’s law ensured stability. However, one Viking invasion succeeded where the others had failed, leaving a Viking, King Canute, on the English thrown. Canute, as has already been discussed in class, ruled a vast empire, which was comprised of England, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. King Canute respected Saxon customs and its nobility in England, and therefore, he changed nothing with regards to English society and culture. Canute chose as his closest advisor the most powerful Saxon noble, Godwin, Earl of Wessex. Godwin’s power and influence became so insurmountable that he became virtual co-ruler with Canute in England. Then, when Canute Died in A.D. 1035, a power struggle ensued amongst the nobility. Treachery, murder, and mutilation ran rampant throughout the divided island. By the end of this bloody contest, Prince Edward was the only survivor that had any claim to the throne as a descendent of the once great Saxon, Alfred the Great.
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Edward had grown up in Normandy and was not native to England. Edward’s mother was Norman, and he had lived in Normandy for 30 years before being crowned the English king. Edward’s native language was Norman French, and his godfathers were the formidable Dukes of Normandy. The Normans themselves were decedents of Viking raiders that had settled and learned how to ride horses into battle with uncanny skill. Although the Norman Duchy did formal homage to the king of France, they were very independent—they owned fortified castles and were patrons of great churches, which granted them considerable papal support. In time, a gent by the name of William “the Conquer,” whichever title you prefer, was born in A.D. 1027 in Normandy, and was the illegitimate son of Duke Robert of Normandy. William was a child when his dad died on a pilgrimage to the holy land, leaving William only 8 years of age as his heir. It is likely that Edward was a protector of William in his young age. William would not have an easy upbringing due to Nor.
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2. What if you are learning
about an historical event?
How Do We Learn about History?
Here are some ways we can learn about historical events:
Talk
about
it
3. The Bayeux Tapestry
The Bayeux Tapestry gives an account of the Norman invasion of England
and the Battle of Hastings. The battle happened in 1066.
Why do you think the story of a
famous battle was told in this way?
Talk
about
it
4. tapestry – Textile art made using
weaving stitches.
The Bayeux Tapestry
At the time the tapestry was
created, very few people could
read. Books were rare, as each one
had to be written by hand. A
tapestry told the story in a way
that everyone could understand.
5. Did You Know?
The Succession to the Crown Act 2013 made it law that the
eldest child became monarch regardless of their gender.
Until this law, it was the eldest boy. A girl only became
queen if she had no brothers (as in the case of Queen
Elizabeth II).
The Background to the Norman Invasion
When a king or queen of the United Kingdom dies,
how is the next monarch chosen?
Talk
about
it
Usually, the eldest child of the monarch becomes the next
king or queen. In 1066, the succession of a monarch wasn’t
so simple.
monarch – King or queen
Just as today, England had a monarchy.
6. The Background to the Norman Invasion
In 1066, Edward the Confessor, King of England died. Edward died with no
children. There were several people who claimed the throne was theirs:
• Harold Godwinson – Harold was a powerful and rich aristocrat. Edward the
Confessor chose Harold as his successor.
• William, Duke of Normandy – William’s grandfather was Edward the
Confessor’s uncle.
• Harald Hardrada – Harald was the king of Norway. A previous king of Norway
made an agreement with a previous king of England that if either of them died
childless, the other would inherit the throne of the country.
In September 1066, Harald Hardrada invaded England. King Harold’s forces met
him and Harald Hardrada was killed at the Battle of Stamford Bridge.
7. About the Bayeux Tapestry
The Bayeux Tapestry tells the story of the events of 1066 following
the Battle of Stamford Bridge. It is almost like a comic strip.
The tapestry is embroidered in wool on linen. It is 70 metres long and 50
centimetres high. No one is exactly sure who made it, although
most historians agree it was made in England in the 11th century.
Did You Know?
The Bayeux Tapestry is as long as seven doubledecker buses!
8. Talk about it
If you had to choose a new ruler of the
country, who would it be and why?
The Bayeux Tapestry Scenes
Here is Edward the Confessor selecting
Harold Godwinson as his successor.
Can you see the words ‘Edward Rex’?
The word ‘Rex’ is Latin for king.
Did You Know?
The Latin word for queen is ‘Regina’. You might have seen the letters ER on post
boxes. This stands for ‘Elizabeth Regina’ – Queen Elizabeth. Some post boxes have
GR on them. Can you find out why?
9. comet – A ball of ice and rock in
space. Sometimes they cause what
we call ‘shooting stars’.
The Bayeux Tapestry Scenes
Harold Godwinson was crowned
at Winchester Abbey. In the
picture, people are pointing
upwards. Shortly before the
coronation, a strange sight
appeared in the sky. We know
now that this was Halley’s comet.
At the time, the appearance of a
comet was seen as a sign that bad
things were to come.
Did You Know?
Halley’s comet is predicted to be seen
next from Earth in 2061.
10. Here is William, Duke of Normandy starting his invasion of England.
The Bayeux Tapestry Scenes
11. Several scenes on the tapestry show the battle. At one point,
William falls off his horse but manages to survive.
The Bayeux Tapestry Scenes
All seems to be going well for
Harold until…
12. … Harold is shot in the eye
with an arrow and dies.
The Bayeux Tapestry Scenes
13. The English fighters flee the battle, with William’s men chasing them.
The Bayeux Tapestry Scenes
