Duke Of Normandy Collection (page 4)

Chepstowe Castle, c19th century. The construction of Chepstow castle began shortly after the Norman invasion, and was overseen by William the Conquerors castle builder, William FitzOsbern

The White Tower, Tower of London, 1906. From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]

Departure of Bishop Odo from Rochester, 1088 (1905). Artist: HMP
Departure of Bishop Odo from Rochester, 1088 (1905). The half-brother of William the Conqueror, Odo (1030-1097) was Bishop of Bayeux and was made Earl of Kent after the Norman Conquest

Death of King Harold at the Battle of Hastings, 1066 (1905). From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. I. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]

Great Tower of Windsor Castle From Peascod Street, 1902. Artist: Thomas Robert Way
Great Tower of Windsor Castle From Peascod Street, 1902. From Ancient Royal Palaces in and Near London. [John Lane, London and New York, 1902]

Windsor Castle From the Home Park, 1902. Artist: Thomas Robert Way
Windsor Castle From the Home Park, 1902. From Ancient Royal Palaces in and Near London. [John Lane, London and New York, 1902]

Windsor Castle From The River, 1902. Artist: Thomas Robert Way
Windsor Castle From The River, 1902. From Ancient Royal Palaces in and Near London. [John Lane, London and New York, 1902]

William inspecting the Volunteers previous to the Invasion of England, 1850. Artist: John Leech
William inspecting the Volunteers previous to the Invasion of England, 1850. A satirical illustration showing William the Conqueror rallying his troups prior to his invasions of England

Battle of Hastings, 1066
Battle of Hastings.Sussex. Harold II and William Duke of Normandy later William the Conqueror, 1066

Battle of Poitiers, France, 1356. King John II of France taken prisoner at the conclusion of the second of the three great English victories of the Hundred Years War

Coronation of William the Conqueror, 1925. From Highroads of History, book II: Stories from British History, published by Thomas Nelson and Sons (London, Edinburgh, New York, 1925)

William I granting a charter to the City of London, 1075, (c1920). Artist: John Seymour Lucas
William I granting a charter to the City of London, 1075, (c1920). Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

The Landing of William the Conqueror, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
The Landing of William the Conqueror, c1860, (c1860). William I (c1028-1087) invaded England in September 1066, defeating and killing Harold II at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066

William the Conqueror, 1787. From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, 1787]

William the Conqueror (1027-1087), 11th century Duke of Normandy and King of England, 1924
William the Conqueror, 11th century Duke of Normandy and King of England. William (1027-1087) came to the throne of England as King William I after defeating the English under Harold at the Battle of

Great Gatehouse, Battle Abbey, East Sussex, 1937. The Benedictine abbey of Battle was founded by William the Conqueror on the site of the Battle of Hastings

Robert of Normandy a Prisoner in Cardiff Castle, (19th century). Artist: Oupre
Robert of Normandy a Prisoner in Cardiff Castle, (19th century). Robert III, Duke of Normandy (c1051-1134) was an unsuccessful claimant to the English throne

The Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1833). Artist: T Henwood
The Battle of Hastings, 1066, (1833). The Norman invaders under William the Conqueror take on Harolds Saxons

William I, King of England. Artist: Smith
William I, King of England. William, 11th Duke of Normandy (1027-1087) came to the throne of England as King William I after defeating the English under Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066

William I, King of England, (1793). Artist: J Fittler
William I, King of England, (1793). William, 11th Duke of Normandy (1027-1087) came to the throne of England as King William I after defeating the English under Harold at the Battle of Hastings in

William the Conqueror, (1788). Artist: Hall
William the Conqueror, (1788). Portrait of William I of England (1028-1087), also known as William the Conqueror, who ruled from 1066 until his death

William the Conqueror. Artist: Benoist
William the Conqueror. Portrait of William I of England (1028-1087), also known as William the Conqueror, who ruled from 1066 until his death

William the Conqueror, (1803). Artist: J Chapman
William the Conqueror, (1803). Portrait of William I of England (1028-1087), also known as William the Conqueror, who ruled from 1066 until his death

William the Conqueror. Artist: George Vertue
William the Conqueror. Portrait of William I of England (1028-1087), also known as William the Conqueror, who ruled from 1066 until his death

William the Conqueror. Artist: P Vanderbanck
William the Conqueror. Portrait of William I of England (1028-1087), also known as William the Conqueror, who ruled from 1066 until his death

William the Conqueror. Artist: Robert Peake
William the Conqueror. Portrait of William I of England (1028-1087), also known as William the Conqueror, who ruled from 1066 until his death

William the Conqueror. Portrait of William I of England (1028-1087), also known as William the Conqueror, who ruled from 1066 until his death

Matilda of Flanders. Artist: Henry Colburn
Matilda of Flanders. Matilda (c1031-1083) was Queen Consort of William the Conqueror

Kings of England. Artist: George Vertue
Kings of England. Portraits of William the Conqueror, William II, Henry I, Henry II, Stephen, Richard I, John and Henry III

John II, King of France, (1805). Artist: J Chapman
John II, King of France, (1805). John II (1319-1364) came to the throne in 1350. He was taken prisoner by the English at the Battle of Poitiers (1356) when his army was humiliatingly defeated

Duke Robert Goes To Palestine, 11th century, (c1850). Robert went on the First Crusade to the Holy Land in 1096. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons, (London)

The Battle Of Hastings, 1066, (c1850). Norman victory in the Norman conquest of England, October 14, 1066. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons, (London, New York)

Norman archer, Bayeux Tapestry, c1070s, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

A lancer of Williams army, Bayeux Tapestry, c1070s, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Norman knights, Bayeux Tapestry, c1070s, (1870). Two mounted knights of Duke Williams army. A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

Construction of the boats for William I, Bayeux Tapestry, c1070s, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

The Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066, (1910). The Norman invaders under William the Conqueror take on Harolds Saxons

William I of England, also known as William the Conqueror, (1860). Portrait of King William I (1028-1087), with a scene from the Battle of Hastings below

William the Conqueror, (19th century). William (c1028-1087), was Duke of Normandy and King of England

Entry of John II to Paris, July 1360, (1375-1379). John the Good was king of France from 1350-1364. Illustration from the Grandes Chroniques de France

Entry of John II to Paris, 14th century, (1455-1460). Artist: Jean Fouquet
Entry of John II to Paris, 14th century, (1455-1460). John the Good was king of France from 1350-1364. Illustration from the Grandes Chroniques de France

Battle of Poitiers (1356), 1830. Artist: Eugene Delacroix
Battle of Poitiers (1356), 1830. Also known as King John at the Battle of Poitiers. Engagement during the Hundred Years War (1337-1453) between England and France

The Battle of Hastings, 1066, (19th century). Depiction of the famous battle between the invading Normans under William the Conqueror, and the Saxon army of King Harold in Sussex

Durham Cathedral and River Wear, England, UK, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Durham Cathedral and River Wear, England, UK, 20th century. Romanesque cathedral designed and built 1093-1133 under William of St

Norman Motte and Bailey, Cliffords Tower, York, c1960. Artist: CM Dixon
Norman Motte and Bailey, Cliffords Tower, York, c1960. Medieval Norman castle commonly referred to as Cliffords Tower. The first motte

The Norman Keep of Dover Castle, 12th century
Dover Castle Walls, a late Norman castle originally constructed by William I, 12th century

Dover Castle Walls, 12th century. Artist: William the Conqueror
Dover Castle Walls, a late Norman castle originally constructed by William I, 12th century

Oriel Window in Lincoln Castle, 11th century. Artist: William the Conqueror
Oriel Window in Lincoln Castle, an Eleanor Cross that was once part of Sutton Hall, 11th century

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"The Duke of Normandy: A Legacy Carved in History" In the late 11th century, amidst a vibrant feast depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry, we catch a glimpse of the illustrious Duke of Normandy. This unknown creator skillfully captures the essence of William Longsword or Longspear, who ruled over Normandy from 933 to 942. His statue stands tall and proud, a testament to his influential reign. The seal representing King William I showcases his regal presence during his rule as Duke of Normandy. As history unfolds, we witness Harold II, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England in an evocative artwork by James William Edmund Doyle. The intricate details bring forth a sense of melancholy for what was soon to come. Richard I the Fearless and Richard the Good leave their mark on history as Dukes of Normandy during tumultuous times. Their legacies are immortalized through captivating images that capture their strength and determination. Helmets from kings and barons adorn Francis Grose's Military Antiquities illustration, reminding us of battles fought and victories won under Norman leadership. Among these triumphs is Harold's valiant stand at Hastings in 1066 - an event forever etched into our collective memory. A magnificent statue honoring William the Conqueror graces Falaise with its presence. Unveiling tales of conquest and resilience, it serves as a reminder that this remarkable leader changed English history forever. The Battle of Hastings itself comes alive through William Bromley's artistic rendition - showcasing bravery amid chaos as two forces clash for power on English soil. From crowns worn by English sovereigns spanning generations to wool embroidery depicting epic clashes like William leading his army against Duke Conan - each artifact tells its own story within the grand narrative surrounding the Dukes of Normandy.