The Bayeux Tapestry

Harold becomes king of England despite swearing to help William become king.




William has boats built to transport an army to England




The Normans bring their horses with them




The Normans land and force English labourers to built a castle




The Normans are violent toward the unhelpful English



Harold rushes down with an army from the north of England and the Normans prepare for battle




The battle begins




Many die




The battle ends with the death of Harold