As a long-standing fan of Patrick O'Brian's and Bernard Cornwell's historical novels, here's the frame-by-frame visual narrative presented in the Bayeux Tapestry. This is one of the things that makes the West unique. No other civilization has employed: 1) the rudiments of perspective, and 2) a coherent plot showing the journey of the hero. It's the story of William the Conqueror and Harold, Earl of Wessex, the men who led the Norman and Saxon armies in 1066. William's defeat of Harold at the Battle of Hastings ensured the success of the Norman invasion of England...
The Victorian replica of the Tapestry is housed in its own gallery at the Museum of Reading, where it can be viewed for FREE during the Museum opening hours.
Stephen J Carter | SF Novelist
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Bayeux Tapestry - Journey to Normandy & the Prisoner ...
Journey To Normandy - Scene 1
It is 1064. In the Royal Palace of Westminster Edward the Confessor, King of England since 1042, is talking to his brother-in-law Harold, Earl of Wessex. After this Harold, holding a hawk, makes for the south coast with his followers and hunting dogs. They are heading for Bosham in Sussex, Harold’s family estate.
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Journey To Normandy - Scene 2
Harold and a companion enter the church at Bosham, to pray for a safe voyage. The night before they leave a feast is held in one of Harold's many houses - the manor house at Bosham. Harold boards his ship and sets sail. He is still carrying his hawk.
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Journey To Normandy - Scene 3
Harold’s ship is driven across the channel. From the mast a lookout spies land. It is Ponthieu, north of Normandy, the territory of the fierce Count Guy. Harold is shown twice. At the left he stands on the ship, ready to land. As soon as he climbs down, he is seized by the soldiers of Count Guy who directs operations from horseback.
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The Prisoner - Scene 4
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The Prisoner - Scene 5
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It is 1064. In the Royal Palace of Westminster Edward the Confessor, King of England since 1042, is talking to his brother-in-law Harold, Earl of Wessex. After this Harold, holding a hawk, makes for the south coast with his followers and hunting dogs. They are heading for Bosham in Sussex, Harold’s family estate.
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Journey To Normandy - Scene 2
Harold and a companion enter the church at Bosham, to pray for a safe voyage. The night before they leave a feast is held in one of Harold's many houses - the manor house at Bosham. Harold boards his ship and sets sail. He is still carrying his hawk.
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Journey To Normandy - Scene 3
Harold’s ship is driven across the channel. From the mast a lookout spies land. It is Ponthieu, north of Normandy, the territory of the fierce Count Guy. Harold is shown twice. At the left he stands on the ship, ready to land. As soon as he climbs down, he is seized by the soldiers of Count Guy who directs operations from horseback.
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The Prisoner - Scene 4
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The Prisoner - Scene 5
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