1066 humour
Bay-Who? Canterbury. That's Who.
A playful take on the long-running argument over the Tapestry's possible English manufacture.
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An easy gift for a Bayeux Tapestry reader
The Bayeux Tapestry: 58 Scenes Explained
A full-colour scene-by-scene guide to the whole embroidery, written in plain English for visitors and history readers. A practical gift for anyone planning to see the Tapestry or fascinated by 1066.
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Historic Britain: 1066 Collection
We have created a range of history-inspired designs based on the people, battles and unanswered questions of 1066. The collection includes Harold II, the aftermath of Stamford Bridge and Hastings, and a few deliberately cheeky nods to the debate over where the Bayeux Tapestry was made.
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A few favourites from the collection. Each design links directly to Historic Britain.
1066 humour
Bayeux? Made in Canterbury. Awkward.
History, uncertainty and a little mischief in one design for the Hastings conflict.
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Thought-provoking
Where War Goes, Hell Follows
A darker 1066 design inspired by Stamford Bridge, Hastings and the human cost of conquest.
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Thought-provoking
Harold II: The Last Saxon King of England
A bold tribute to the king whose short reign in 1066 ended at Hastings.
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History first
The designs begin with a historical person, event, question or idea rather than a generic medieval theme.
Made for enthusiasts
Some designs are serious, some deliberately playful, but all are aimed at people who recognise the reference.
Independent shop
Historic Britain is separate from the museums and supports our wider history projects.
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The Bayeux Tapestry: 58 Scenes Explained follows all 58 scenes in sequence, with full-colour images, inscriptions, people, mysteries and details in one paperback.
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