King Harold Collection

Death of King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry, 69, Normandy, France, Europe

King Harold arriving from North to confront William, Bayeux Tapestry, Normandy, France, Europe

Before the Battle of Hastings (litho)
8670420 Before the Battle of Hastings (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the Battle of Hastings)

Harold Godwinson, the Earl of Wessex, was shipwrecked on the shores of Ponthieu and captured by Count Guy
5672081 Harold Godwinson, the Earl of Wessex, was shipwrecked on the shores of Ponthieu and captured by Count Guy, 1077 (tapestry); (add.info.: A scene from the Bayeux Tapestry depicting how in 1064)

Harold Godwinson, last Anglo-Saxon King of England (litho)
8664142 Harold Godwinson, last Anglo-Saxon King of England (litho) by Chesterman, Hugh (1884-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold Godwinson, last Anglo-Saxon King of England)

Battle of Hastings - death of Harold II (engraving)
3783267 Battle of Hastings - death of Harold II (engraving); (add.info.: Battle of Hastings - death of Harold II (Harold Godwinson), 14 October 1066

1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey & Battlefield, East Sussex, England, UK

Edith The Fair Identifying Body Husband King Harold
Edith the Fair identifying the body of her husband King Harold after his death at the Battle of Hastings, 1066. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857

The Body of Harold brought before William the Conqueror, 1844-61 (oil on canvas)
MAN62927 The Body of Harold brought before William the Conqueror, 1844-61 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 105x123.1 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Bayeux Tapestry - Edward the Confessor
"Vintage engraving showing a detail of the Bayeux Tapestry, Edward's instructions to Harold"

Bayeux Tapestry - Harold's Oath
"Vintage engraving showing a detail of the Bayeux Tapestry, Harold's Oath of Fealty to William of Normandy"

Bayeux Tapestry - Battle of Hastings
"Vintage engraving showing a detail of the Bayeux Tapestry, the Battle of Hastings and the Death of King Harold."

Bayeux Tapestry - Coronation of King Harold
"Vintage engraving showing a detail of the Bayeux Tapestry, showing the Coronation of King Harold"

Edith Swannesha, Edith the fair
7278821 Edith Swannesha, Edith the fair by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edith Swannesha, Edith the fair)

Finding the Body of Harold, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving)
5199122 Finding the Body of Harold, from the picture in the Vernon Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finding the Body of Harold)

The Battle of Hastings
7269249 The Battle of Hastings; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066, fought between the Norman-French army of William, the Duke of Normandy)

The Norman army ride into battle against the army of the English, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183143 The Norman army ride into battle against the army of the English, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183149 The Normans fight and kill those who were with King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The Normans kill Harolds men, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183150 The Normans kill Harolds men, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Here fell the brothers of Harold: Gyrth and Leofwine, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183145 Here fell the brothers of Harold: Gyrth and Leofwine, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

King Edward the Confessor on his Deathbed, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183125 King Edward the Confessor on his Deathbed, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The English turn in flight after the death of King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183151 The English turn in flight after the death of King Harold, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Ms 5089-90 The Battle of Hastings, 14th October 1066, from Chronique des Empereurs by David Aubert (vellum)
CHT201584 Ms 5089-90 The Battle of Hastings, 14th October 1066, from Chronique des Empereurs by David Aubert (vellum) by Flemish School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de L Arsenal, Paris

Harolds oath to William of Normandy, 1064 (engraving)
7173379 Harolds oath to William of Normandy, 1064 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harolds answer to Hardrada (engraving)
7200974 Harolds answer to Hardrada (engraving) by Byles, William Hounsom (1872-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harolds answer to Harald Hardrada, 1066)

Battle of Hastings, 1066 (colour litho)
7157429 Battle of Hastings, 1066 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Hastings, 1066)

Anglo-Saxons fighting the Vikings at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 (engraving)
7200977 Anglo-Saxons fighting the Vikings at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, 1066 (engraving) by Byles, William Hounsom (1872-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kings portraits from coins
Kings Portraits from ancient coins engraved and published by John Tallis and Co in 1841( rare)

Men of Kent marching in front of the Army of Harold (engraving)
1623967 Men of Kent marching in front of the Army of Harold (engraving) by Hodgson, John Evan (1831-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men of Kent marching in front of the Army of Harold)

The Battle of Hastings, 1066 (gravure)
959910 The Battle of Hastings, 1066 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Hastings, 1066)

Normans construct fortifications at Hastings, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183137 Normans construct fortifications at Hastings, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Duke William leads his knights into battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
619964 Duke William leads his knights into battle, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Harolds (c. 1022-66) Last Stand, illustration from
IL193437 Harolds (c.1022-66) Last Stand, illustration from Glorious Battles of English of English History by Major C.H. Wylly (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

Duke William exhorts his troops to prepare themselves manfully
XIR183142 Duke William exhorts his troops to prepare themselves manfully and prudently for the battle against the English army, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist

The Normans pull their ships to the sea, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183128 The Normans pull their ships to the sea, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Earl Harold rides from Bosham to London, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183123 Earl Harold rides from Bosham to London, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Norman servants prepare a banquet for William and Bishop Odo blesses the meal
XIR187008 Norman servants prepare a banquet for William and Bishop Odo blesses the meal, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Harold is sent with his men to Normandy by Edward the Confessor
451817 Harold is sent with his men to Normandy by Edward the Confessor, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

The messenger bringing to Harold the news of the landing of William (engraving)
2792895 The messenger bringing to Harold the news of the landing of William (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Harold and the Elfins (engraving)
2808120 King Harold and the Elfins (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Harold and the Elfins.); © Look and Learn

Robert Bensley as Harold in The Battle of Hastings (engraving)
960325 Robert Bensley as Harold in The Battle of Hastings (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Bensley as Harold in The Battle of Hastings)

Bayeux tapestry. Norman attack
3779057 Bayeux tapestry. Norman attack by Unknown Artist, (11th century); (add.info.: Bayeux tapestry. Norman attack on England - William the conquerors fleet crossing the Channel to invade England)

Harolds Oath to William of Normandy (engraving)
664005 Harolds Oath to William of Normandy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harolds Oath to William of Normandy)

Death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings (engraving)
664516 Death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings)

Harold swears fidelity to duke William of Normandy
LLM339202 Harold swears fidelity to duke William of Normandy by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harold swears fidelity to duke William of Normandy in 1064)

The death of Harold at the battle of Hastings
LLM339205 The death of Harold at the battle of Hastings by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Harold at the battle of Hastings)

Foot soldier of King Harold, AD 1066
LLM456380 Foot soldier of King Harold, AD 1066 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foot soldier of King Harold, AD 1066)

Duke William asks Vital if he has seen Harolds army
XIR183714 Duke William asks Vital if he has seen Harolds army, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

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"King Harold: A Tragic Tale of Power, Betrayal, and the Battle of Hastings" In 1066, the death marked a turning point in European history. The Bayeux Tapestry vividly captures this momentous event as it unfolds before our eyes. As King Harold arrives from the North to confront William in Normandy, tensions rise between these two powerful figures vying for control. The body is brought before William the Conqueror, depicted in an evocative oil painting from 1844-61. This solemn scene symbolizes the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for Europe. The Bayeux Tapestry also showcases pivotal moments leading up to this fateful encounter. From Edward the Confessor's presence to Harold's oath-taking ceremony, every thread weaves together a complex narrative that culminates in the Battle of Hastings. At Abbey & Battlefield in East Sussex, England lies evidence of this historic clash where King Harold fought valiantly but ultimately met his demise. Edith Swannesha or Edith the Fair, his beloved mistress who inspired many legends surrounding their relationship, mourns his loss alongside countless others affected by this brutal conflict. Finding the Body of Harold becomes a haunting image immortalized through engravings and artwork like those displayed at Vernon Gallery. It serves as a reminder that even great kings are not immune to tragedy and its aftermath. Rudyard Kipling's illustration after The Battle of Hastings encapsulates both triumph and sorrow experienced during this monumental event. In vibrant colors and intricate details, it portrays how England forever changed under Norman rule. King Harold's story continues to captivate historians and enthusiasts alike as they delve into one man's struggle for power against overwhelming odds.