Finished 23rd February 2014 - updated 2025

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Bayeux Tapestry - Cavalry of the Normans

The Tapestry of Bayeux is a 70 m-long Embroidery, handcrafted in the 11th century (!)

 It celebrates the conquest of England by William, Duke of Normandy and  the victory of the Battle at Hastings (14th Oct. 1066). If you want to find out more please visit the official "Tapisserie de Bayeux"-website.

A vintage Wentworth Wooden Jigsaw puzzle including special whimsies:
 

Update 2025

 

 Archaeologists uncover ‘lost’ home depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry  

WHERE POWER LIES: LORDLY POWER CENTRES IN THE ENGLISH LANDSCAPE c. 800–1200