Exam preparation:  1) The Bayeux Tapestry: The Battle of Hastings

Here is the link:

http://www.bayeuxtapestry.org.uk/

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 Harol Scene 7 : The battle is over

The Bayeux Tapestry is a primary source? Or is is?  The Bayeux tapestry was biased because...

• It was written in William's perspective
• It was produced by nuns who were not part of the Battle, and therefore they would have just based their knowledge by hearing it.
• The tapestry was build in France (Normandy) meaning that all the information used to make the tapestry was passed on by others and had probably been changed along the way.