Beidigh, 44144122 Beaux tapestry The Bayeux /osuz/ Tapestry tells the story in pictures of the events leading up to and including the Battle of Hastings on October 14, 1066. The tapestry is 50cm tall and 70 metres long. The text is written in Latin. The tapestry is exhibited in a museum in the town of Bayeux in France. Events preceding the Battle of Hastings. When Edward the Confessor died there were three main claimants to the throne: Harold Godwinson, an English noble; William, the Duke of Normandy, a distant cousin of Edward; and a Viking king Harald, Edward the Confessor offered the crown to Harold on his deathbed in January 1066. However, earlier he had offered William the crown as well. The latter felt that he was betrayed and decided to invade England to claim the throne. Put the evets in the correct order. The first has been done for you. Watch the video and check your answers. 1 Edward the Confessor dies. [AAA castle is built for defence Eg [42.4 house is burnt down to make way for the Norman's Army. Te] ‘9. Harold is crowned king. Harold sends the messenger to France. [Ao Harold's brother is killed. (74 King Harold is killed. [7 Saxons and Normans fall together in the battle. [AY The Norman's Army advances. zi {4g The Normans outflank (to move forward past an enemy position in order to attack it from the side or from the back) the Saxons, > The Normans sail across the Channel. © The Normans set up a camp. & Weapons and supplies are carried to the ships. (4 William is furious at Harold. | S'William orders afleettobebuilt SSCS A William rallies his troops for the final attack. a 720 William the Conqueror is made king of England ("3 William’s army lands near Hastings [AD William’s cooks prepare a dinner in his honour, References: History. Key Events of the Conquest - http://www.bbe.co.uk/history/british /normans/key_events_o1.shtml ‘The Animated Bayeux Tapestry - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtGoBZ4D4_E ‘The Bayeux Tapestry - http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/bt/index.htm ‘The Normans in Britain - hitp://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/bt/claimants.htm SHHI.02.007 British Studies