Questions about the Bayeux Tapestry

1.Find this scene in the Bayeux Tapestry. What is happening?
Which figure do you think is William? What does this scene tell you
about him?

William and Harold return to Normandy and reach the town of Bayeux. In the climax of the story so far Harold swears a solemn oath on holy relics. Was Harold promising to support William? Harold is at last set free, and sails back to England. Ithink William the conqueror is the man who is sit on the chair.


2.Find this scene in the Bayeux Tapestry. What is happening?
What does this scene tell you about William?

Food and drink are taken to the boats. So are weapons: coats of chain mail, helmets, swords and lances.


3.Go to 'The Battle of Hastings Scene 5'. Look carefully at this part of the scene. What does it tell you about William?

After a fall from his horse, William raises his helmet to reveal his face. This shows his troops that he is still alive and encourages them to continue fighting. Count Eustace carries an elaborate banner, which may be the one given by the Pope to show his support for William’s invasion of England.