The Animated Bayeux Tapestry was created as a student project while at Goldsmiths College. Just as the historic original embroidary does, the animation depicts the lead up to to the Norman Invasion of Britain in 1066. Starts about halfway through the original work at the appearence of Halley's ... More
The Animated Bayeux Tapestry was created as a student project while at Goldsmiths College. Just as the historic original embroidary does, the animation depicts the lead up to to the Norman Invasion of Britain in 1066. Starts about halfway through the original work at the appearence of Halley's Comet and concludes at the Battle of Hastings. Marc Sylvan redid the soundtrack to include orignal music and sound effects. Animation by David Newton Music and sound design by Marc Sylvan http://potionpictures.co.uk/ Less
Added Sep 21, 2009
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PlattHillLover Says:
May 16, 2012 - First learned about the tapestry on the Simon Schama "A History of Britain" series. This animation kind of condenses it into one bitesize chunk which I like a lot.
olikara Says:
Apr 29, 2012 - Great Work...
pythagerus123 Says:
Apr 29, 2012 - Mike Loades!
Caspurrr Says:
Apr 25, 2012 - Out standing. This made explaining what this tapestry really was, and what it's real meaning was intended to do. She had a hard time with the concept until she saw this video. LOL, she suggested it was like ancient television. I figure she got the point. Again Thank you.
alupihan Says:
Apr 4, 2012 - in b4 a film adaptation by Micheal Bay
MrLuckycat1213 Says:
Mar 31, 2012 - Terrifically imaginative!
HistoryBonds Says:
Mar 30, 2012 - Loved it thks, very good.
carlosrubio2t2 Says:
Mar 29, 2012 - Excellent!
w00x360 Says:
Mar 12, 2012 - They fought vikings many many times. Vikings came back plenty of times throughout history. But I was always told throughout school that during the battle of hastings they fought Normandy in the south and Vikings in the north so the army was split. But that's just what I've been taught.
moudood95 Says:
Mar 2, 2012 - I watch this in school
petrofix1 Says:
Feb 29, 2012 - We watched it in mrs reedys class I'm Matthew p
sweatypiggy1720 Says:
Feb 19, 2012 - 2nd is wrong they fought the vikings before and the normans after
spbonespbone Says:
Feb 16, 2012 - Thanks so much for this! It helped me understand the Battle of Hastings and it was of great use for exams and homework.
Kjagje Says:
Feb 8, 2012 - That´s quite funny!!! We watched it in our history lesson!
FranzFreelancing Says:
Feb 2, 2012 - *Love*
ruben123456789vid Says:
Jan 28, 2012 - XD horses kick harold at the end
stridercrowe Says:
Jan 13, 2012 - I used to be a king of England like you, but then I took an arrow in the eye.
govreno911 Says:
Jan 10, 2012 - I BET YOU 795 OF THE LIKES ARE TEACHERS
govreno911 Says:
Jan 10, 2012 - Thank You For Helping Me Finish My Homework!
w00x360 Says:
Jan 10, 2012 - Only problems: - Saxons were smashing the normans all battle until the "final rush" when the normans lured the saxons away by pretending to retreat, so they could break the saxon defence - No mention that saxons were fighting the vikings simultaneously at the other end of the country - Doesn't mention that the "betrayal" of Harold was not changing the religion of his country to match that of Normandy Overall, good video though :P
thrkrew Says:
Jan 9, 2012 - im not saxon :P im just a homework hatter... oh and btw its 17 now :P
thrkrew Says:
Jan 9, 2012 - omg everyone says it helped them with there homework well in my case if my teacher never saw this vid i wouldnt have gotten this homework in the 1st place :P
thrkrew Says:
Jan 9, 2012 - rlly? this gave me more homework :P
Armonis Says:
Dec 29, 2011 - Thumbs up if the entire thing made you think of Age of Empires.