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The English shield-wall is attacked and battle is joined, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

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The English shield-wall is attacked and battle is joined, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
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Artist
English School, (11th century) / English
Location
Musée de la Tapisserie, Bayeux, France
Medium
wool embroidery on linen
Date
c. 1070 AD (C11th AD)
Image description

Sewn by English women probably in Kent to a Norman brief, the embroidery illustrates the events leading to the Norman invasion and conquest of England by an army led by Duke William of Normandy and the death of King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Duke William has lead his troops against the English who are grouped on a ridge of higher ground at Battle.

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With special authorisation of the city of Bayeux / Bridgeman Images
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11th century / England / United Kingdom / Europe / bow (weapon) / weapon / army / armour / art / battle / embroidery / horse / animal / arrow / wool / Middle Ages / tapestry / textile / Bayeux Tapestry / Norman Conquest / bayeux / France / Normandy

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