Bayeaux Tapestry- An Animated Look at History

Posted on October 22, 2009 
Filed Under Learning Lifestyle, Teaching Literature

One of the highlights of our trip to Europe was seeing the Bayeux Tapestry– the story of the 1066 war. I’d just finished reading 1066: The Year of the Conquest by David Haworth (highly recommended), so it was fresh in my mind, and it was interesting to see the differing perspective of this amazing piece of needlework. Although it’s called a tapestry, it’s simply a very long piece of linen– approximately 70 meters– embroidered with the story of the battle. You can learn more about it at its official site in Britain.

The animated version below brings it to life in a fresh way, and is guaranteed to make even small boys enjoy the Tapestry!

I’ll be adding this link to one of the British Literature units– perhaps Chaucer’s unit would be most appropriate. Enjoy!

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Mrs. Campbell will be presenting her “Beat the Clock Essay” Workshop on Fri., Nov 13th  10am - 2pm
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2 Responses to “Bayeaux Tapestry- An Animated Look at History”

  1. K.R. on October 23rd, 2009 10:10 am

    The presentation of the tapestry is very well done! I was just reading a biography of J.R.R. Tolkien. He rued that the Norman Conquest led to the corruption of his beloved language, Old English. The philologist didn’t enjoy French cooking or like the French language, either. That was a long time to hold a grudge!

  2. Janice Campbell on October 23rd, 2009 10:25 am

    I’m glad you enjoyed it. Tolkien was quite a character, and I think he spent so much time in the medieval world that it probably didn’t seem so long ago after all! I wonder what we’d be eating if the English had come out on top? Boiled mutton and blood pudding? On the whole, while I felt more kinship with Harold than with William (though one of my ancestors was exiled to France and took the opportunity to return with William), I’m rather glad for the tempering effects of French cooking and language!

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