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Duke Conan flees down a rope                           
as the Norman army approaches.                         
Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
#31010113

Duke Conan flees down a rope as the Norman army appro...

The Duke of Brittany surrenders and,                   
on the tip of his lance, passes the keys               
of his town of Dinan to William, Duke of Normandy.     
Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
#31010114

The Duke of Brittany surrenders and, on the tip of his lance,...

Harold swears fealty to William, Duke of Normandy.     
Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
#31010115

Harold swears fealty to William, Duke of Normandy. Bayeux Tapestry, embroid...

Watchmen on the English coast look out for Harold's return.
Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
#31010116

Watchmen on the English coast look out for Harold's return. Bayeux Tapestry, em...

Harold reports his mission in Normandy                 
to Edward the Confessor.                               
Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
#31010117

Harold reports his mission in Normandy to Edward the Confessor....

King Edward the Confessor with crown and mantle.       
Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
#31010118

King Edward the Confessor with crown and mantle. Bayeux Tapestry, embroid...

Death of Edward the Confessor.                         
Bayeux tapestry, embroidery (11th)
#31010119

Death of Edward the Confessor. Bayeux tapestry, embroid...

The coronation of Harold II;                           
he receives orb and sceptre.                         
Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
#31010120

The coronation of Harold II; he receives orb and sce...

The coronation of Harold II;                           
he receives orb and sceptre.                         
Detail of 31-01-01/20                                  
Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
#31010121

The coronation of Harold II; he receives orb and sce...

Astrologers announce the appearance of a comet           
(Halley's Comet), which portends misfortune for        
King Harold II.
#31010122

Astrologers announce the appearance of a comet (Halley's Comet), whi...

Chopping trees for the construction                    
of the Norman fleet.                                   
Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
#31010123

Chopping trees for the construction of the Norman fleet....

Construction of the Norman ships.                      
Bayeux Tapestry, embroidery (11th).
#31010124

Construction of the Norman ships. Bayeux Tapestry, embroid...