Battle of hastings

Battle of Hastings

By Himasha99
  • Jan 5, 1066

    The Death of King Edward the Confessor

    The Death of King Edward the Confessor
    In the upper chamber Edward is in his bed talking to his faithful followers, including Harold and Queen Edith; below he is shown dead with a priest in attendance.
  • Jan 6, 1066

    Harold is crowned King of England

    Harold is crowned King of England
    Halley's comet appears; people think it is an evil omen and are terrified. News of the comet is brought to Harold; beneath him a ghostly fleet of ships appears in the lower border.
  • Aug 1, 1066

    William decides to attack England

    William decides to attack England
    William decides to attack England. He leads his army to the boats and they set sail.
  • Sep 28, 1066

    William and his army land at Pevensey, England.

    William and his army land at Pevensey, England.
    On the 28 September, William and his army land at Pevensey, England. William's men build a motte and bailey, a type of castle, and attack the surrounding villages.
  • Oct 14, 1066

    The Battle of Hastings begin

    The Battle of Hastings begin
    On 14 October 1066, the Battle of Hastings begins. The air fills with arrows and lances. The English soldiers, who are all on foot, protect themselves with a wall of shields. The lower border of the tapestry is filled with dead and injured soldiers.
  • Oct 14, 1066

    The Normans kill King Harold.

    The Normans kill King Harold.
    The Normans kill King Harold. But how is he killed? He seems to be shown twice: first plucking an arrow from his eye, then being hacked down by a Norman knight. With Harold dead, the battle is over.