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Norman Collection (page 17)

In the midst of the electrifying atmosphere at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, a powerful moment unfolded that would forever be etched in history

Background imageNorman Collection: Part of the Vestibule of the Temple Church, built 1185

Part of the Vestibule of the Temple Church, built 1185. Decorated Norman style architecture with pointed arches and heads

Background imageNorman Collection: West entrance to the vestibule of the Temple

West entrance to the vestibule of the Temple Church, built 1185. Decorated Norman style architecture. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London, 1811

Background imageNorman Collection: Back of the original altar of St. Bartholomew

Back of the original altar of St. Bartholomew
North-east view of the back of the original altar of St. Bartholomew the Greater, built 1102. Door to charnel house at right

Background imageNorman Collection: Norman servants prepare a banquet for William and Bishop Odo blesses the meal

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

Background imageNorman Collection: Baptism of Christ by St. John the Baptist (mosaic) (b / w photo)

Baptism of Christ by St. John the Baptist (mosaic) (b / w photo)
ALI345933 Baptism of Christ by St. John the Baptist (mosaic) (b/w photo) by Sicilian School, (12th Century); Palatine Chapel, Palermo, Sicily

Background imageNorman Collection: Anglo-Norman war vessels

Anglo-Norman war vessels
LLM456270 Anglo-Norman war vessels by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo-Norman war vessels)

Background imageNorman Collection: Harold is sent with his men to Normandy by Edward the Confessor

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

Background imageNorman Collection: Ms 274 (Y-6) fol. 158 The Multitude adoring the Lamb, from the Missal of Robert of

Ms 274 (Y-6) fol. 158 The Multitude adoring the Lamb, from the Missal of Robert of
XIR375164 Ms 274 (Y-6) fol.158 The Multitude adoring the Lamb, from the Missal of Robert of Jumieges, c.1016 (vellum) by English School, (11th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Rouen

Background imageNorman Collection: Norman soldiers in chainmail and plate armour

Norman soldiers in chainmail and plate armour with shield, lance, halberd, in front of military campaign tents. Copperplate engraving by N.C

Background imageNorman Collection: William the Conquerors fleet of battleships, 11th century

William the Conquerors fleet of battleships, 11th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Florence, 1847

Background imageNorman Collection: Romantic and Gothic (chromolitho)

Romantic and Gothic (chromolitho)
734985 Romantic and Gothic (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romantic and Gothic)

Background imageNorman Collection: Norman cavalry in combat, with a military

Norman cavalry in combat, with a military
Norman cavalry in chainmail armour with swords, shields and lances in combat, with a military tent at right. From a manuscript in the Royal Library, Paris

Background imageNorman Collection: Norman fashions 11th century

Norman fashions 11th century: Norman soldiers with chainmail hauberks covered in square plates or tegulated armour1, woman with her hair in long plaits encased in ribbons 2

Background imageNorman Collection: Saxon and Norman military costume from

Saxon and Norman military costume from the Bayeux Tapestry, 11th century. Norman soldiers carrying chainmail hauberks or suits of armour 1

Background imageNorman Collection: Augustalis of Frederick II (1198-1250), Kingdom of Sicily and Southern Italy

Augustalis of Frederick II (1198-1250), Kingdom of Sicily and Southern Italy
FIT168053 Augustalis of Frederick II (1198-1250), Kingdom of Sicily and Southern Italy, Messina Mint, 1231-50 (reverse) (gold) (for obverse see 168052) by Italian School

Background imageNorman Collection: Norman knight and archers, 1066 (engraving)

Norman knight and archers, 1066 (engraving)
3620572 Norman knight and archers, 1066 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norman knight and archers, 1066.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNorman Collection: The Norman House, Christchurch, Dorset

The Norman House, Christchurch, Dorset. circa 1900

Background imageNorman Collection: St Marys Church, Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex

St Marys Church, Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex. 1936

Background imageNorman Collection: Pembridge Tomb and Norman Pillars, Hereford Cathedral

Pembridge Tomb and Norman Pillars, Hereford Cathedral
Sir Richard Pembridge tomb and Norman pillars, Hereford Cathedral, Herefordshire. circa 1930

Background imageNorman Collection: A house is burnt by the Normans, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)

A house is burnt by the Normans, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
3700804 A house is burnt by the Normans, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by Unknown Artist, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Background imageNorman Collection: Secene on the Coast of Normandy, France (The Old Castle of Dieppe on the Coast)

Secene on the Coast of Normandy, France (The Old Castle of Dieppe on the Coast)
3743824 Secene on the Coast of Normandy, France (The Old Castle of Dieppe on the Coast), 1825 (oil on canvas) by Bonington

Background imageNorman Collection: Norman Font in St Philips (pencil & w / c on paper)

Norman Font in St Philips (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832209 Norman Font in St Philips (pencil & w/c on paper) by Homes, Marcus H. (1803-1854); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageNorman Collection: Norman Archway, Abbots Lodgings, of Bristol Cathedral (pencil & w / c on paper)

Norman Archway, Abbots Lodgings, of Bristol Cathedral (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831291 Norman Archway, Abbots Lodgings, of Bristol Cathedral (pencil & w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageNorman Collection: Main apse, 12th century (mosaic)

Main apse, 12th century (mosaic)
3611471 Main apse, 12th century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Background imageNorman Collection: Scenes from the Old Testaments and decoration, 12th century (mosaic)

Scenes from the Old Testaments and decoration, 12th century (mosaic)
3611467 Scenes from the Old Testaments and decoration, 12th century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Background imageNorman Collection: Ceiling and mosaics, 12th century (mosaic)

Ceiling and mosaics, 12th century (mosaic)
3611436 Ceiling and mosaics, 12th century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Background imageNorman Collection: Ceiling and scenes from the life of Jesus (mosaics)

Ceiling and scenes from the life of Jesus (mosaics)
3611430 Ceiling and scenes from the life of Jesus (mosaics) by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Background imageNorman Collection: Scenes from the Old Testaments and decoration, 12th century (mosaic)

Scenes from the Old Testaments and decoration, 12th century (mosaic)
3611424 Scenes from the Old Testaments and decoration, 12th century (mosaic) by Byzantine, (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Background imageNorman Collection: Norman door, Old Latin School, near Buckingham (b / w photo)

Norman door, Old Latin School, near Buckingham (b / w photo)
3627212 Norman door, Old Latin School, near Buckingham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norman door, Old Latin School, near Buckingham)

Background imageNorman Collection: Edgar Tower, Worcester Castle (colour photo)

Edgar Tower, Worcester Castle (colour photo)
3094966 Edgar Tower, Worcester Castle (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edgar Tower, Worcester Castle)

Background imageNorman Collection: The Barbican, Alnwick Castle, Northumberland (colour photo)

The Barbican, Alnwick Castle, Northumberland (colour photo)
3094950 The Barbican, Alnwick Castle, Northumberland (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barbican, Alnwick Castle, Northumberland)

Background imageNorman Collection: Banqueting Hall, Kenilworth Castle (colour photo)

Banqueting Hall, Kenilworth Castle (colour photo)
3095356 Banqueting Hall, Kenilworth Castle (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banqueting Hall, Kenilworth Castle)

Background imageNorman Collection: Shrewsbury Castle (colour photo)

Shrewsbury Castle (colour photo)
3095422 Shrewsbury Castle (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shrewsbury Castle. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNorman Collection: Rochester Castle (colour photo)

Rochester Castle (colour photo)
3095417 Rochester Castle (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rochester Castle. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNorman Collection: Saltwood Castle, Hythe (colour photo)

Saltwood Castle, Hythe (colour photo)
3095377 Saltwood Castle, Hythe (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saltwood Castle, Hythe. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNorman Collection: West Gate Winchester looking West, c. 1830 (engraving)

West Gate Winchester looking West, c. 1830 (engraving)
3058219 West Gate Winchester looking West, c.1830 (engraving) by Carter, Owen Brown (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNorman Collection: West Gate Winchester, c. 1830 (engraving)

West Gate Winchester, c. 1830 (engraving)
3058218 West Gate Winchester, c.1830 (engraving) by Carter, Owen Brown (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraved by J.Le Kuex for Picturesque Memorials of Winchester one of two surviving)

Background imageNorman Collection: Scottish tartan -- Sinclair Clan

Scottish tartan -- Sinclair Clan, with furze badge, coat of arms, motto (Commit Thy Work to God), and curling scene. Date: circa 1908

Background imageNorman Collection: Interior of old church, Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex

Interior of old church, Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex. circa 1910s

Background imageNorman Collection: Scene at Dieppe, Normandy, Northern France

Scene at Dieppe, Normandy, Northern France, with fishermen out with their nets, hunting for prawns. Date: 1922

Background imageNorman Collection: Milkmaid on a donkey, Normandy, Northern France

Milkmaid on a donkey, Normandy, Northern France
Milkmaid sitting on a donkey, doing her deliveries in Caudebec-en-Caux, Normandy, Northern France. Date: 1922

Background imageNorman Collection: Barber in action, Rouen, Normandy, Northern France

Barber in action, Rouen, Normandy, Northern France
Barber in action, shaving a sailor on the quayside at Rouen, Normandy, Northern France. Date: 1922

Background imageNorman Collection: Woman with donkey, Normandy, Northern France

Woman with donkey, Normandy, Northern France
Woman in traditional costume with a donkey, carrying items in a pannier, in front of a timbered building in Normandy, Northern France. Date: 1922

Background imageNorman Collection: Village scene, Normandy, Northern France

Village scene, Normandy, Northern France, with adults, children and cattle. Date: 1922

Background imageNorman Collection: Woman in traditional headdress, Normandy, Northern France

Woman in traditional headdress, Normandy, Northern France
Woman in traditional high headdress made of lace and muslin, Normandy, Northern France. 1922

Background imageNorman Collection: Greg Norman - Australian golfer

Greg Norman - Australian golfer Date: 1980s - 1990s

Background imageNorman Collection: An Anglo-Norman queen of the 11th Century (coloured engraving)

An Anglo-Norman queen of the 11th Century (coloured engraving)
972868 An Anglo-Norman queen of the 11th Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Anglo-Norman queen of the 11th Century)

Background imageNorman Collection: Anglo-Norman habits of the 11th Century (coloured engraving)

Anglo-Norman habits of the 11th Century (coloured engraving)
972865 Anglo-Norman habits of the 11th Century (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo-Norman habits of the 11th Century)



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In the midst of the electrifying atmosphere at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, a powerful moment unfolded that would forever be etched in history. American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made a bold statement by raising their fists in the iconic Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies. However, it was Australian athlete Peter Norman who silently stood beside them, wearing an OPHR badge as a symbol of solidarity. Norman's presence in this pivotal moment showcased his unwavering support for equality and justice. Just like an exploding star illuminating the night sky, his actions shone brightly amidst adversity. This act of unity transcended borders and reminded us all that humanity knows no boundaries. Delving into history, we find another connection to Norman - the Bayeux Tapestry portraying the Norman Conquest. This historical event marked a turning point for England, much like how Norman's stance challenged societal norms on that fateful day at the Olympics. As we explore further, Durham Cathedral comes into view - a testament to enduring strength and resilience. Similarly, Norman displayed immense courage when he chose to align himself with Smith and Carlos' cause despite knowing it could have severe repercussions. Looking back even further to 1066, we see England depicted on a map before William Duke of Normandy embarked on his conquest. The Battle of Hastings ensued shortly after – yet another instance where "Norman" played a significant role in shaping history. Switching gears from sports to soccer brings us to England's victorious World Cup win in 1966 – an occasion celebrated nationwide. In this context too, one cannot help but draw parallels between moments of triumph such as these and Norman's brave stand against racial inequality. Venturing northwards towards Bamburgh Castle reveals both strength and serenity coexisting harmoniously – just like Peter Norman did when faced with adversity while upholding his beliefs. Finally arriving at Cardiff Castle showcases its Norman Keep, standing tall amidst a sea of daffodils.