A Feast. Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry, late 11th century, (1944). Creator: UnknownA Feast. Detail from the Bayeux Tapestry, late 11th century, (1944). Scene from the embroidery depicting the Norman Invasion of England in 1066
Lancaster Castle: John of Gaunts Tower, c1896. Artist: J DavisLancaster Castle: John of Gaunts Tower, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]
Submission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890. Creator: UnknownSubmission of Henry IV. At Canossa, (1077), 1890. Henry IV (1050-1106) King German King and Holy Roman Emperor, after being excommunicated
Siege of Antioch (Turkey) by the troops of Godfrey of Bouillon during the first crusade (1097), Miniature in From the creation of the world to the conquest of the Holy Land, manuscript, 1200
Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, 1924-1926. Artist: FC VarleyEly Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, 1924-1926. The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely is known locally as the ship of the Fens because of its prominent shape
The Pitney Brooch, Anglo-Scandinavian, second half of the 11th century. Disc-brooch of gilt copper-alloy from Pitney, Somerset, England. It is decorated in an English variant of the Urnes style
Ramon Berenguer I The old (1023-1076), Earl of Barcelona and Gerona (1023-1076), of Olerdola (1049-1076) and Ausona (1054-76)
Illustration and part of the text of Psalm 103, c1000-1050, (1947). Creator: UnknownIllustration and part of the text of Psalm 103, c1000-1050, (1947). Literal Illustration of the Text of Psalm CIII (CIV). Manuscript illustration showing Gods creations: valleys and mountains
King William as represented on his seal, (1870). A wood engraving showing William the Conqueror (1028-1087) from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix
King Richard I. Richard I (1157-1199) was King of England from 1189 to 1199. In his own time, the troubadour Bertran de Born called him Oc-e-Non (Yes-and-No)
Saints Paraskeve, Gregory the Theologian, John Chrysostom and Basil the Great, early 15th century. From the Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia
Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Artist: James William Edmund DoyleHarold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Harold c1020-1066) swearing an oath on sacred relics before William of Normandy to support his claim to the English throne on death
Medieval enamel and illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Creator: UnknownMedieval enamel and illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Fig: 1: Initial from a German manuscript (Rhenish school), 11th-12th century, in the Library at Paris
The death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1944). Creator: UnknownThe death of Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1944). The Latin reads: Harold Rex Interfectus Est - King Harold is killed
Windows of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: UnknownWindows of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1890. Destroyed by fire in 614 AD during Sassanid invasion, Emperor Heraclius rebuilt the church in 630AD
Celtic illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Creator: UnknownCeltic illuminated manuscripts, (1898). The lettering at top left is from the Lindisfarne Gospels, probably produced c715-720 AD in the monastery at Lindisfarne, Northumberland
Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1835. Creator: UnknownBattle of Hastings, (1066), 1835. The Battle of Hastings in which invading Normans, led by William the Conqueror, defeated the Anglo Saxons under King Harold II
Meeting of Edmund Ironside and Canute, on the Isle of Alney, in the Severn, c1890. Edmund Ironside (c990-1016) meets King Canute (c995-1035) on Alney Island in the River Severn
Windsor Castle from the Provosts Lodge at Eton, 1911. Creator: UnknownWindsor Castle from the Provosts Lodge at Eton, 1911. Eton College, a royal foundation of Henry VI is located half a mile from Windsor Castle, built in the 11th century
Harold at the Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1890. Creator: UnknownHarold at the Battle of Hastings, (1066), 1890. Battle of Hastings, 1066 fought between a Norman-French army of William Duke of Normandy, and an English army under Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson
Statue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, 1890. Creator: UnknownStatue of William the Conqueror, Falaise, 1890. Bronze statue of William the Conqueror (c1028-1087) first Norman King of England by French sculptor Louis Rochet in his birthplace, Falaise
The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, 1890. Creator: UnknownThe Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, 1890. An Islamic shrine on Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, initially completed in 691-92 under orders of Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik
The Battle of Hastings, (c1804). Creator: William BromleyThe Battle of Hastings, (c1804). 19th century depiction of the Battle of Hastings fought in 1066, in which the invading Normans, led by William the Conqueror
11th Century and Numerals, 1862. From The Book of Ornamental Alphabets - Ancient & Mediae val, by F. G. Delamotte. [E. & F. Spon, London, 1862]
St Martins Church, Wareham, Dorset. The Saxon church of St Martin in Wareham dates from the first half of the 11th century
The Death of Harold, 1902. Death of King Harold, Battle of Hastings, 1066 (1864). Harold II (c1022-1066) was nominated as his successor as King of Angles and Saxons by Edward the Confessor
Kaiser Heinrich IV. 1050-1106, 1934. Henry IV of Germany outside the gates of Canossa, Italy, 1077 (1913). Barefoot, clad in a hair shirt, Henry appeared before the gates, begging for admission
Hereward The Wake At Ely, 1902. Artist: Patten WilsonHereward The Wake At Ely, 1902. Hereward the Wake, Anglo-Saxon rebel, attacking Peterborough Abbey, 1070 (early 20th century)
The last feast of Robert De Comines men at Durham, 1069, (c1920). Artist: Richard Caton Woodville IIThe last feast of Robert De Comines men at Durham, 1069, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)
Erotic Sculpture, Khajuraho, India. c950-1050. (20th century)
Byzantine mosaic of the baptism of Christ, 11th centuryByzantine mosaic of the baptism of Christ from the monastery at Daphni near Athens, 11th century
Detail of a Pictish Stone with a man wearing trousers, 11th centuryDetail of a Pictish Cross slab that shows a Pict wearing Pictish trousers. At St. Vigeans, Scotland, 11th century
Clay filter with geometric design, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century. Creator: UnknownClay filter with geometric design, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century
Clay filter with design of fish, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century. Creator: UnknownClay filter with design of fish, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century
Cosmic Form of Shiva (Sadashiva), Pala period, c. 11th century. Creator: UnknownCosmic Form of Shiva (Sadashiva), Pala period, c. 11th century
Clay filter with calligraphic design, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century. Creator: UnknownClay filter with calligraphic design, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century
Standing Buddha, Pagan period, 11th / 12th century. Creator: UnknownStanding Buddha, Pagan period, 11th/12th century
Clay Filter with punched and inscribed decoration, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century. Creator: UnknownClay Filter with punched and inscribed decoration, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century
Vishnu Trivikrama, Pala period, 11th century. Creator: UnknownVishnu Trivikrama, Pala period, 11th century
Snake Goddess Manasa, Pala period, c. 11th century. Creator: UnknownSnake Goddess Manasa, Pala period, c. 11th century
Sun God Surya Standing in His Chariot, Pala period, 10th / 11th century. Creator: UnknownSun God Surya Standing in His Chariot, Pala period, 10th/11th century
Clay filter with design of elephant, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century. Creator: UnknownClay filter with design of elephant, Fatimid dynasty (969-1171), 11th-12th century
Histamenon (Coin) of Romanus III Argyrus with Christ Enthroned, 1028-34. Creator: UnknownHistamenon (Coin) of Romanus III Argyrus with Christ Enthroned, 1028-34
Anonymous Follis (Coin), Attributed to Theodora, 1055-1056. Creator: UnknownAnonymous Follis (Coin), Attributed to Theodora, 1055-1056
Anonymous Follis (Coin), 976-1028, attributed to Basil II and Constantine VIII. Creator: UnknownAnonymous Follis (Coin), 976-1028, attributed to Basil II and Constantine VIII
Bottle, 9th-11th century. Creator: UnknownBottle, 9th-11th century
Anonymous Follis (Coin), Attributed to Constantine IX, 1042-1055. Creator: UnknownAnonymous Follis (Coin), Attributed to Constantine IX, 1042-1055
Caesars Tower and Part of Warwick Castle from the Island, plate three from Views of Warwick Castle, January 1776
