A Reset font size. Bayeux Tapestry Bayeux Tapestry, medieval embroidery depicting the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, remarkable as a work of art and important as a source for 11th-century history. The depiction of the epic tale drew inspiration from the 11th century Bayeux Tapestry, and has now opened as a neighbouring visitor attraction in the historic French town. The Game of Thrones Tapestry created by Tourism Ireland is exhibited in Bayeux Normandy from September 13 to December 31, 2019, at the Hotel du Doyen. The story behind the Victorian copy of the Tapestry housed at the Museum of Reading is also told on this user-friendly site.

The tapestry is a band of linen 231 feet (70 metres) long and 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) wide, now light brown with age, on which are embroidered, in worsteds of eight colours, more than 70 scenes representing the Norman Conquest. Here you can read the tale told by the Bayeux Tapestry - The story of William the Conqueror and Harold, Earl of Wessex, the men who led the Norman and Saxon armies in 1066. Dr RICHARD GAMESON is Lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Kent at Canterbury. The Game of Thrones Tapestry created by Tourism Ireland is exhibited in Bayeux Normandy from September 13 to December 31, 2019, at the Hotel du Doyen.

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The entire Bayeux Tapestry and the tale it tells in quick loading, bite sized chunks. Two German students originally wrote the Historic Tale Construction Kit, with Flash. The entire Bayeux Tapestry and the tale it tells in quick loading, bite sized chunks.
The Game of Thrones Tapestry is a 80-metre-long, medieval-style, hand-embroidered linen canvas from one of Northern Ireland’s last factories, one of the iconic landmarks of the series. The story behind the Victorian copy of the Tapestry housed at the Museum of Reading is also told on this user-friendly site.

A Decrease font size. It is listed in the UNESCO Memory of the World register. The tapestry will be exhibited in the Hôtel du Doyen in Bayeux, within walking distance of the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry, itself a key source of inspiration for the Game of Thrones design. A 90-metre hand-embroidered tapestry telling the story of Game Of Thrones has been transported to the home of one of the most famous tapestries in the world. People in the Bayeux Tapestry Return to the Tapestry The "Game of Thrones" tapestry depicts major scenes from all eight seasons of the hit TV series in 87 meters of embroidery. The volume also includes substantial new essays by the editor on studying the Bayeux tapestry, and on its origin, art, and message. The Bayeux Tapestry is a perfect example of how it really pays to know the history behind a work of art.


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Game of Thrones® Tapestry to exhibit in Bayeux Following the final season of the award-winning HBO series Game of Thrones® – which will air in April 2019 – Tourism Ireland’s Game of Thrones® Tapestry will travel to Bayeux in Normandy, north-western France, home … The Hôtel du Doyen housed the Bayeux Tapestry from after World War II until 1982, when it was transferred to the seminary where is still hangs. A 90-metre hand-embroidered tapestry telling the story of Game Of Thrones has been transported to the home of one of the most famous tapestries in the world. Last updated: 13 September 2019 - 2.10pm. Create your own Bayeux Tapestry with the online interactive - complete the missing final stages of the tapestry or recreate your favourite scenes. The Study of the Bayeux Tapestry by Richard Gameson, 9780851156644, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. The almost 90-metre long tapestry … The Game of Thrones® Tapestry to exhibit in Bayeux The Game of Thrones tapestry will travel to Bayeux where it will be exhibited in the Hôtel du Doyen beside the famous Bayeux Tapestry

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