1066: Historical Knowledge and understanding

By Courtney Cranstoun

Edgar The Atheling

Why should Edgar the Atheling be king? Edgar the Atheling thought he should be king because he was EdwardsNephew and only blood related family. He was the only about 13 but he

thought he would have done a great job at ruling England.

I should have been

king!

Tostig and Harald H

Why Tosig thought he should be king. Tostig thought he should be king because he wanted to be more

powerful than his brother Harold Godwineson. He was very Jealous because his brother was more successful than him. Tostig lived in his brothers shadow and thought it was Harold Godwineson time to live in his.

Why should Harald Hardradar be king? Harald thought he should be king because he thought that the Vikings

should rule England again. He was a direct descendant from King Cnut who was the King of Norway. He joined with Tostig to fight Harold G for the throne but died in battle.

Harold G and William Duke of Normandy

Why should Harold Godwineson be king?Harold Godwineson thought he should be King because he was Edwards

brother in law and Earl of Wessex. Harold Godwineson was always fighting Edward for the throne and was crowned king two days after Edward the Confessor Died.

Why should William duke of Normandy be king? William thought he should be king because he believed Edward

promised him the throne for helping fight Harold G. He saw a comet and believed that it was good luck so he went to England and said he wanted to be king. Of course he had to fight for it so he fought Harold G and his army of farmers and won.

Were were the two famous battles of 1066?

The two famous Battles of 1066 were:The battle of Stamford Bridge Tostig and Harald H wanted the throne and fought Harold G for it in

September 1066 sadly Harald H and Tostig died in battle and Harold G went home happy.

The battle of Hastings William duke of Normandy thought that he should be king so he set

out to fight Harold G in Hastings. William had many well trained men but Harold only had untrained farmers William won the battle when one of his men shot him in they eye with an arrow.

Questions

a) Place where the Normans Landed on the English coast was called Pevensey in southern England.

b) A group of advisors to the King- they chose Harold they were called the Witan.

c) An omen of bad things to come, seen in the night sky just after Harold crowned William saw Haley's comet.

d) The half brother of William who had a historical embroidery made Odo e) The archbishop who crowned Harold Godwinson stigandf) Battle between Harold and Harald was called the battle of Hastingg) The sister of Harold and wife of Edward was called Edith h) Actual Place of the final battle between Harold and William was at

Stamford Bridge.i) Cathedral built by Edward was located in the south side of York.

Summary of the tapestry

In this scene Williams men are preparing for the invasion. The men on the left hand side of the tapestry men are chopping down wood to use for the boats. The information on the Internet said that the men chopping down the trees were twice the size of them that’s almost as tall of a cargo ship. Also the men making the ships were a part of William's army. There are holes on either sides of the ship to place the oars. The little hut in the right hand corner was where the ships were placed after they were made. After they made the ships they would start to make the holes in the sides of the boat when finished drilling they would start loading them. Some other interesting in formation maybe that four of the men would make a boat while two other guys would hold down the boat to make it more steady and secure. So it took 6 MEN to make one boat and it took them about 1 HOUR to make a boat!!!. Also the boats came in many different colours same as the flags. This part of the scene was made in 1066 the most remembered year in history (so the Internet says).