The battle of hasting

By Cleo1300
  • King Edward the Confessor dies.
    Jan 5, 1066

    King Edward the Confessor dies.

    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.
  • Harold was crowned king of England
    Jan 6, 1066

    Harold was 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.
  • William decides to attack England
    Jan 23, 1066

    William decides to attack England

    He leads his army to the boats and they set sail.
  • William and his army land at Pavensy, England
    Sep 28, 1066

    William and his army land at Pavensy, England

    1. 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.
  • The Normans kill king Harold
    Oct 14, 1066

    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.
  • The Battle of Hastings begins
    Oct 16, 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.