Harold is called 'Harold, The King' by his enemies in this tapestry as a mark of respect. It's said that his courage in his final battle impressed the Normans.
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I saw this in person and it is amazing
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Un magnifique fresque de la bataille de Guillaume le Conquérant !
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The final scene of fleeing Brits May have some some resonance
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Fake news. This isn't real. Britain is a fake country. I'm told William the Conqueror was the worst conqueror. Sad!
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2023
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And here's an animation of the tapestry (animated by students at Goldsmiths College), with explanations of each point in the Norman Invasion of Britain.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtGoBZ4D4_E …
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Must-see tapestry!
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That’s cool!!
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Great! Now, after 950 years, people will get to see for themselves that it's not really a "Tapestry" at all! (It's an embroidery.)
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good luck getting it back... Macron is such a little weasel. France cultural heritage means nothing to him.
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Commissioned by a British monarch, created in Britain, based on a pivotal moment in British History (albeit from a Norman POV) Resides in France... #1066
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I’m sure they’ll expect something in return ....
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@BBCWorld that this would take years, if not decades, to happen. not quite sure how to keep intact and put on display. think best bet is going to FranceThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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