Bayeux - St. Michaels Mount - 57 x 112 cm (1'11" x 3'4") - Requires Rod Size 3

The Bayeux Tapestry is a unique historical record, relating the events leading up to the Norman invasion of England, and culminating in the Battle of Hastings in 1066 between the armies of Harold, King of England, and William, Duke of Normandy. It is a primary source of historical information for the period and has been remarkably well preserved, having had various escapes from destruction on several occasions throughout its nine-hundred year history. The original tapestry is about 68 metres (224 feet) long by 50cm (20) high and is the only masterpiece of its kind in the world. It is generally thought that the tapestry was made in the south of England before 1082, possibly at either Canterbury or Winchester, and thereafter transferred to Bayeux in Normandy, home of Williams half-brother, Odon de Conteville. The tapestry is in fact embroidery on a linen backcloth using wools of various colours. This section of the tapestry depicts Duke William, accompanied by Earl Harold, setting out on a military campaign against Duke Conan II of Brittany. Passing Mont St. Michel off the coast of Normandy, they ride to the town of Dol. The Latin text reads HIC WILLEM DUX ET EXERCITUS EIUS VENERUNT AD MONTEM MICHAELIS which translates Here Duke William and his army came to Mont St. Michel. In recent years, the tapestry has been conserved and housed in a new purpose-built Museum at Bayeux.

This beautiful tapestry is woven on a jacquard loom by skilled weavers, keeping alive the centuries old tradition of tapestry manufacturing from generation to generation. This tapestry is fully lined incorporating a sleeve along the top for hanging with a Hines hanging rod. Alternatively, this tapestry can be hung with a wooden batten which is a concealed method of hanging.

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