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Edward the Confessor sends Harold to inform Duke William of Normandy that he will succeed to the throne of England. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery, most probably the work of Saxon craftsmen; the tapestry was ordered shortly after the conquest in 1066 by Odon de Conteville, Duke of Kent and Bishop of Bayeux, brother of William.
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Edward the Confessor sends Harold to inform Duke William of Normandy that he wil...

Harold's embarkation for Normandy. Bayeux Tapestry ordered shortly after the Conquest in 1066 by William the Conqueror's half-brother Odon de Conteville.
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Harold's embarkation for Normandy. Bayeux Tapestry ordered...

King Harold II embarks for Normandy, his falcon on his wrist. Close-up of 31-01-01/2 Bayeux tapestry, embroidery (11th)
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King Harold II embarks for Normandy, his falcon on...

The English landing in Normandy; King Harold II stands in the foremost shipbow. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
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The English landing in Normandy; King Harold II stands in the foremost s...

Close up of King Harold II on horseback, his falcon on his wrist. He is shown either as a prisoner or guest of Count Guy de Ponthieu in Beaurain Castle around 1064. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
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Close up of King Harold II on horseback, his falcon on his wrist....

Ploughmen with horse-drawn plough in lower border of the tapestry, where daily life continues as kings and aristocracy battle in the center strip. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
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Ploughmen with horse-drawn plough in lower border of the tapestry, where d...

Farmers sowing in lower border of tapestry, where daily life goes on as kings and aristocracy battle in the center strip (11th). Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery.
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Farmers sowing in lower border of tapestry, where daily life goes on as ki...

William, Duke of Normandy, sends messengers to the Count on Ponthieu with orders for his release. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
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William, Duke of Normandy, sends messengers to the Count on Ponthieu with orders...

Duke William of Normandy gives orders to his messengers to Guy de Ponthieu. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
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Duke William of Normandy gives orders to his messengers to Guy...

Official negotiations between William, Duke of Normandy, and King Harold II. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
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Official negotiations between William, Duke of Normandy, and Ki...

Duke William's daughter Aelfgyve is promised in marriage to King Harold II. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
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Duke William's daughter Aelfgyve is promised in marriage...

Harold and Duke William of Normandy cross the quicksands of the Couesnon River near Mont Saint-Michel. Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
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Harold and Duke William of Normandy cross the quicksands of...