RHH's photos with the keyword: death

The Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in a museum in the city of Bayeux. It dates to the 11th Century so it is almost 1000 years old, an amazing survival. It is nearly 70 metres long (230 feet) and 50 cm tall (20 inches). It tells the story of the conquest of England by William the Conqueror in 1066 following the death of Edward the Confessor and the crowning of Harold Godwinson as King of England. Harold's right to the throne was challenged by William who invaded England and defeated Harold at the Battle of Hastings. This scene from the tapestry shows the death of Harold, who was probably killed by an arrow through the eye. The caption reads, "Harold the King is dead."

When in Bayeux, we visited the museum where the Bayeux Tapestry is displayed. In the museum there are also many other exhibits including dioramas of various scenes from the tapestry. This diorama shows the death of Edward the Confessor, King of England, in 1066. His death precipitated the events that lead to William of Normandy's invasion and conquest of England and victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.