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WILLIAM / CONQUEROR / SHIPS
Ships of William the Conqueror sailing to battle Date: 1066
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Media ID 20144865
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10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our stunning Media Storehouse Photographic Print of "William / Conqueror / Ships" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image brings to life the legendary journey of William the Conqueror's fleet as they set sail for the shores of England in 1066. With meticulous attention to detail, each print showcases the power and majesty of the Norman ships as they braved the stormy seas to claim the English throne. Add this historical masterpiece to your collection and let the story of William the Conqueror unfold in your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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William the Conqueror and His Armada: Sailing Towards the Shores of Britain (1066) This evocative image captures the momentous event of William, Duke of Normandy's, preparations for the invasion of England in 1066. Known as William the Conqueror, he would go on to become the first Norman King of England, marking the end of Anglo-Saxon rule. The ships in this print, laden with soldiers, horses, and supplies, are a testament to the vast military might that William brought to bear against the Anglo-Saxon forces. The fleet, numbering around 700 vessels, was a formidable sight as it sailed towards the English Channel. The year 1066 was a pivotal one in English history, with several claimants vying for the English throne. Edward the Confessor, the last Anglo-Saxon king, had died without an heir, leading to a power vacuum. William, who was Edward's cousin and the rightful heir according to the Doomsday Book, saw his opportunity and set sail from Normandy. The invasion was not an easy feat. Storms, treacherous waters, and the resistance of the English forces under Harold Godwinson, who had been elected king by the Witan (council of nobles), made the journey a perilous one. However, William's determination and military prowess eventually paid off. On October 14, 1066, the Normans defeated the English forces at the Battle of Hastings, securing William's claim to the English throne. This print, with its intricate details and dramatic composition, transports us back to that fateful year and the momentous events that unfolded on the shores of Britain. The ships, with their sails billowing in the wind, carry the weight of history as they sail towards an uncertain future.
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