CONTENTS
The Tapestry has been divided into thirteen sections; within each section are a number of scenes exploring the story. This list introduces you to the various sections and scenes - just click on the description to go straight to that scene.
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Journey To Normandy
Scene 1 :
Edward and Harold at Westminster, followed by Harold heading for Bosham
Scene 2 :
Harold arrives at Bosham, then sets sail
Scene 3 :
Harold lands at Ponthieu and is captured by Count Guy
The Prisoner
Scene 1 :
Harold and Guy head for Beaurain
Scene 2 :
The arrival of messengers from William
Scene 3 :
Guy takes Harold to William
The Mysterious Lady
Scene 1 :
William and Harold arrive at Rouen - to their right is a mysterious scene
Brothers in Arms
Scene 1 :
Harold and William fight Duke Conan of Brittany
Scene 2 :
The Normans attack the town of Dol
Scene 3 :
Conan surrenders to William. William honours Harold
The Oath
Scene 1 :
Harold makes a solemn oath
The Return
Scene 1 :
Harold returns to Edward
The King is Dead...
Scene 1 :
Edward�s funeral
...Long Live The King
Scene 1 :
Harold is crowned King of England
Planning The Invasion
Scene 1 :
William decides to attack England
Scene 2 :
Building the ships
Scene 3 :
Loading the ships
The Crossing
Scene 1 :
The ships set sail
Scene 2 :
William�s ship
Beachhead
Scene 1 :
Arrival at Pevensey
Scene 2 :
William and his men enjoy a feast
Scene 3 :
William has a discussion with his half brothers and a castle is built
William Rides to War
Scene 1 :
The morning of the battle
Scene 2 :
William on his horse
Scene 3 :
The two armies
The Battle of Hastings
Scene 1 :
The start of the battle
Scene 2 :
English soldiers on foot
Scene 3 :
Harold�s brothers die
Scene 4 :
Bishop Odo appears in the battle
Scene 5 :
William raises his helmet after a fall from his horse
Scene 6 :
The death of Harold
Scene 7 :
The battle is over
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