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The official name of the Bayeux Tapestry

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The official name of the Bayeux Tapestry / The official name of the Bayeux Tapestry

The famous Bayeux Tapestry, a 3 foot by almost 300 foot embroidery, is on display here. It is historically linked to William the Conquerer and shows 'cartoons' of the events leading up to and through the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

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The famous Bayeux Tapestry, a 3 foot by almost 300 foot embroidery, is on display here. It is historically linked to William the Conquerer and shows 'cartoons' of the events leading up to and through the Battle of Hastings in 1066. / The famous Bayeux Tapestry, a 3 foot by almost 300 foot embroidery, is on display here. It is historically linked to William the Conquerer and shows 'cartoons' of the events leading up to and through the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

This Viking ship is located in the courtyard of the Tapestry museum and is a replica of those used by the 'North Men' or 'Norse Men' from which Normandy gets much of its heritage and its name

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This Viking ship is located in the courtyard of the Tapestry museum and is a replica of those used by the 'North Men' or 'Norse Men' from which Normandy gets much of its heritage and its name / This Viking ship is located in the courtyard of the Tapestry museum and is a replica of those used by the 'North Men' or 'Norse Men' from which Normandy gets much of its heritage and its name

Another view of the Viking ship. Because photos of the tapestry were not permitted, the next three photos were obtained from Wikimedia Commons.

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Another view of the Viking ship. Because photos of the tapestry were not permitted, the next three photos were obtained from Wikimedia Commons. / Another view of the Viking ship. Because photos of the tapestry were not permitted, the next three photos were obtained from Wikimedia Commons.

Tapestry detail of ship. Public Domain photo from Wikimedia Commons.

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Tapestry detail of ship. Public Domain photo from Wikimedia Commons. / Tapestry detail of ship. Public Domain photo from Wikimedia Commons.

In this full-height segment of the tapestry, which is in a case behind glass, the Normans, on horseback, charge the Saxon soldiers, on foot with shields, in the Battle of Hastings. Public Domain photo from Wikimedia Commons.

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In this full-height segment of the tapestry, which is in a case behind glass, the Normans, on horseback, charge the Saxon soldiers, on foot with shields, in the Battle of Hastings. Public Domain photo from Wikimedia Commons. / In this full-height segment of the tapestry, which is in a case behind glass, the Normans, on horseback, charge the Saxon soldiers, on foot with shields, in the Battle of Hastings. Public Domain photo from Wikimedia Commons.

Tapestry detail of fleeing Saxon troops. Public Domain photo from Wikimedia Commons.

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Tapestry detail of fleeing Saxon troops. Public Domain photo from Wikimedia Commons. / Tapestry detail of fleeing Saxon troops. Public Domain photo from Wikimedia Commons.

This 'foot shot' shows one of the medallions that mark the scenic walks through Bayeux

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This 'foot shot' shows one of the medallions that mark the scenic walks through Bayeux / This 'foot shot' shows one of the medallions that mark the scenic walks through Bayeux

Bayeux

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Bayeux / Bayeux

Bayeux

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Bayeux / Bayeux

The cathedral in Bayeux

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The cathedral in Bayeux / The cathedral in Bayeux

The cathedral in Bayeux

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The cathedral in Bayeux / The cathedral in Bayeux

The cathedral in Bayeux

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The cathedral in Bayeux / The cathedral in Bayeux

The cathedral in Bayeux

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The cathedral in Bayeux / The cathedral in Bayeux

The cathedral in Bayeux

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The cathedral in Bayeux / The cathedral in Bayeux

The cathedral in Bayeux

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The cathedral in Bayeux / The cathedral in Bayeux

A gargoyle at the cathedral

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A gargoyle at the cathedral / A gargoyle at the cathedral

A combination gargoyle and pigeon perch

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A combination gargoyle and pigeon perch / A combination gargoyle and pigeon perch

The cathedral in Bayeux

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The cathedral in Bayeux / The cathedral in Bayeux

The cathedral in Bayeux

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The cathedral in Bayeux / The cathedral in Bayeux