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TIME TRAVEL

ESCAPE GAME

A voyage through British History

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Meet the two friends Ava and Lily !

They actually live in Great Britain in 2095 but now ended up in 2024 ! This is not a joke : they are time travellers for real ! Not quite voluntarily though...

We are in 2024 !!

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We must go back to 2095 !! Or do we say go forward ??

Last night they stole the DeLorean of Ava's dad who is an engineer and a huge fan of the film Back to the Future. For years he has been telling everyone that he is working on a time machine but nobody has ever believed him!

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What makes things even worse is that the girls have lost the code to return to the future ! The digits have been spread all over the different eras of British History !

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Can you help Ava and Lily put together the code so they can travel safely back to the future?

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VICTORIAN BRITAIN

THE CELTS

THE ANGLO-SAXONS

GREAT BRITAIN TODAY

PREHISTORIC BRITAIN

THE NORMANS

ROMAN BRITAIN

THE TUDORS

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FUTURE BRITAIN

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THE CELTS

Celtic Poetry

General information

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Celtic Lifestyle

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Where did the Celts come from originally ?

Africa

Eastern Europe

Scandinavia

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How did the Celts live ?

in castles

in caves

in round houses

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GREAT BRITAIN TODAY

Independence of India (1947)

General information

The swinging 60s

Margaret Thatcher (1979 - 1990)

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The end of the Millenium 1990s

Brexit (2016 - 2020)

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What country claimed independence from Britain in 1947 ?

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Australia

India

South Africa

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Who was the Prime Minister of the UK when 2016 referendum took place ?

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Boris Johnson

Margaret Thatcher

David Cameron

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Victorian Britain

The Industrial Revolution (1750 - 1830)

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Victoria's coronation (1838)

Victoria's widow years (1861 - 1901)

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How old was Victoria when she was crowned ?

18

15

14

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What did Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, introduce to England?

Easter eggs

Christmas trees

New Years Eve

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THE ANGLO-SAXONS

General information

Fun facts

The Anglo-Saxons and the Celts

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Where did the Saxons push the Celts ?

Germany

Cornwall, Wales, Scotland

Eastern Europe

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What's NOT a typical ending for an Anglo-Saxon town ?

-pin

-ham

Germany

-burst

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THE NORMANS

The Battle of Hastings

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The Bayeux Tapestry

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Which of the following claimants to the throne was a Viking ?

William

Harold

Harald

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When did the Battle of Hastings take place ?

1066

1190

1022

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prehistoric britain

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General information

10,000 BCE

1,000 BCE

700,000 BCE

3,000 BCE

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Why is the Stone Age called "STONE" age ?

Because people started to draw in caves

Because people used stone to make weapons

Because stonehenge was built then

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WHEN DID PEOPLE START TO BUILD STONEHENGE ?

3,100 BCE

2,000 BCE

4,000 BCE

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roman britain

general information

the end of roman britannia 409 CE

Caesar's invasion 55 - 56 BCE

HADRIAN'S WALL ca. 122 - 130 ce

THE BIRTH OF "BRITANNIA" 43 CE

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Who built the longest wall in europe of the roman era ?

Hadrian

Coriolanus

Caesar

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The Tudors

General information

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Elizabeth I1533 - 1603

Bloody Mary1516 - 1558

Henry VIII 1491 - 1547

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How many of Henry VIII's wives were beheaded.

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What was the name of Henry VIII's son ?

Edward

Henry IX

Richard

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Have you travelled to each of the eras of British history and found all the digits you need ?

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FIND THE CODE :

1. Put in order the eras and drag the pictures onto the circles.

700,000 BCE - 700 BCE

2. Use your notes of the digits corresponding to the eras and drag them onto the squares.

650 BCE

43 CE - 409 CE

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450

The Normans

The Celts

1066

Prehistoric Britain

The Anglo-Saxons

1485 - 1603

Roman Britain

1750 - 1901

GB today

The Tudors

1947 - today

Victorian Britain

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Victoria's coronation (1838)

Queen Victoria is often remembered as an old woman dressed in black. However, she wasn't always like that. In fact, Victoria was just 18 years old when she became queen, and she soon became the most powerful monarch on the planet. Her reign had very good start with a spectacular coronation. At the time, Britain's trade and industry were thriving and, with a new young monarch on the throne, the people of Britain felt very positive about the future.

COURAGEOUS CELTS

Around 650 BCE, groups of people from Eastern Europe, known as Celts, arrived on the southern shores of Britain. Unable to defend their homes, the ancient Britons were forced to accept Celtic rule. The Celtic warriors had some seriously bloodthirsty habits, which included cutting off the heads of resident Britons, not just to kill them, which of course it did, but because the Celts believed they would gain their victims' courage, strength and intelligence.

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The Birth of Britannia

In CE 43, around 40,000 of Claudius' troops landed on Britain's southern shores. The army defeated more and more Britons on battlefields across the country. The Romans used huge catapults to fire boulders and bolts. Within seven years, many Britons had given up. The Romans named their newly conquered territory "Britannia". The conquered people of Britain were offered Pax Romana (which means 'Roman Peace' in Latin). They could live in peace as long as they paid money, known as taxes, to the Romans. This system was so successful that it enabled the Romans to remain in control of much of Britain for the next 400 years.

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ELIZABETH I 1533 - 1603 (Crowned 1558)

Henry VIll's daughter Elizabeth was crowned queen of England in 1558. She proved to be a successful, popular leader who, during her 45-year-long reign, helped England become a major world power. Her reign is called the "Golden Age". Unlike her half-sister, Mary I, Elizabeth was a Protestant and during her reign she faced constant threats from her Catholic enemies. Several assassination attempts were made against her but she survived them. One plot involved her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots, who had been kept a prisoner by Elizabeth for 18 years. When Elizabeth found out about Mary's involvement, she ordered her cousin's execution. Women Rule! Elizabeth refused to marry. She claimed, "I have already joined myself in marriage to a husband, namely the kingdom of England". Elizabeth remained unmarried throughout her reign and had no children. So, when she died in 1603, the Tudor era came to an end.

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The Industrial Revolution (around 1750 - 1830)

Industrial Revolution is the name given to a period in which dramatic changes in farming, trade and manufacturing in Britain changed people's lives forever. It all started with major changes in farming methods. As new efficient machinery was introduced, fewer farm labourers were needed to work the land. People began to move to the cities to find work in the new factories that were being built. Industrious Inventions Meanwhile, new tools, machines and manufacturing techniques were being invented. A Scottish engineer named James Watt developed a steam engine which had the power to run a whole factory. Steam engines were also used to power the railways that were built everywhere in Britain. Britain's roads were also improved and the country found itself getting richer and richer.

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THE ICE AGE

Around 700,000 years ago, the area we now call Europe was a big, icy land mass. People moved around on it, following animals which they hunted for food. When the ice started to melt, the sea levels rose and the islands of Britain were formed. The people who arrived on these islands are called Britons.

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Celtic Lifestyle

The celts lived in tribes, each with its own king and they often fought each other. They lived in round houses and many of them were farmers, but they also knew how to make tools from metal. They wore colourful clothes and leather shoes and designed beautiful jewellery, and they loved to sing songs and tell stories. Each year they celebrated great festivals. One of 2 these was the Feast of Samhain. Today this festival is better known as Halloween.

The End of the Millennium

At the end of the twentieth century, scientists were discovering new ways to fight diseases, the Internet gave people a new way of communicating, and the popular use of mobile phones saw the creation of a whole new language - texting! In addition, power within the United Kingdom also changed dramatically. Peace in Northern Ireland For many years, the Catholics living in the north of Ireland believed they were being treated badly by the Protestant authorities in charge. The tensions between Catholics and Protestants had exploded into violence. The troubles continued for almost 30 years, and many people were killed in bombings and shootings. Finally, on 10th April 1998, both sides signed the Good Friday Agreement, in which they agreed to work with each other and share control of the government of Northern Ireland. There seemed a real chance of peace in Ireland at last.

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Fun Fact

Prince Albert introduced the traditions of decorating Christmas trees and sending Christmas cards.

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The Normans (1066-1154)

In 1066 the Normans came across the sea from France with huge ships, one of which you can see in the picture of this presentation slide. At the Battle of Hastings their leader, William Duke of Normandy, defeated Harold, King of the Saxons. The Bayeux Tapestry shows this battle. When William, who is also called "William the Conqueror", became King of England, the people in England needed to learn French to talk to the Normans. To this day there are many Saxon and French words in the English language. At this time, Norman lords gave land to the people. The people worked hard on this land and grew food, but they themselves stayed poor because the Normans took most of it.

The Swinging 60's

By the end of the 1950s, the people of Britain had begun to recover from the effects of the Second World War. Elizabeth II, a new, young queen, was on the throne and hopes were high of a bright, happy future. Young people believed they had the power to change the world and many rebelled against their parents' old-fashioned views. During the 1960s, a British designer made very short skirts called 'minis' fashionable, and four young men from Liverpool formed a band called The Beatles. They became the most famous band of all time.

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THE ANCIENT BRITONS (500,000 BCE - 700 BCE)

The term "prehistoric" means the time before people wrote down accounts of what happened - not because people were lazy, they simply didn't know how to write at that time! To discover what life was really like that long ago, historians have to look at archaeological findings. Today, archaeologists agree that prehistoric Britain can be divided up into four main Ages. The letters "BCE" are an abbreviation for the term "Before Common Era", which means the time before the birth of Jesus Christ.

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Roman Rewards

Among other important things, such as bringing law and order to Britain's towns and villages, the Romans introduced really useful things such as toilets and even vegetables to the people of Britain. The Romans also shared their building know-how. Public baths were heated by hot pipes running under the floors. At first the Celts fought the Roman soldiers, but over time they became friends and lived well together. The Romans founded towns like London and York and connected them with roads. They built houses, baths, palaces and forts too, and they brought peace to the country.

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Independence for India (1947)

After the Second World War Britain's days as a colonial power were over. In India, people had been struggling for independence from British rule for many years and finally gained independence from Britain in 1947. The country was divided in two: Part of it became an independent Hindu state and kept the name India, while the other part became a separate Muslim country, and was called Pakistan. Gradually, more colonies around the world followed India's example and became independent from Britain. Multicultural Britain In an attempt to rebuild the economy after the war, the British government began encouraging workers from overseas to work in Britain. In June 1948, a ship called the SS Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury docks in London with nearly 500 Jamaicans on board. They were soon followed by people from all over Africa and Asia and their arrival marked the start of Britain's multicultural society.

The Battle of Hastings

The victorious Harold Godwinson had little time to celebrate as William's Norman army had already landed on the south coast of Britain. Harold quickly gathered an army of 7.000 men, many of whom were completely untrained, and left to fight William. The armies met near Hastings. Harold's troops seemed to be having some success in the fighting. But then they made a fatal error. They thought the Normans were retreating, so they separated and charged after them. The Normans turned and quickly cut down the now scattered English soldiers, winning the battle. Harold Godwinson was killed on the battlefield, and William of Normandy was crowned king of England.

When King Edward died in 1066 without children, three men claimed their right to become the next king: There was a Viking named Harald Hardrada, an Englishman named Harold Godwinson, and a Norman (a person from Normandy, on the north coast of France), named William.

Let the Battles Begin...

Harold Godwinson (the Englishman) declared himself king of England, and fought against Harald Hardrada's army who were invading in the North. In 1066, they met at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, in Yorkshire. The Vikings were defeated and Harald Hardrada was killed.

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Margaret Thatcher (Prime Minister 1979-1990)

In 1979, Britain elected its first female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher. Thatcher believed that people shouldn't rely on the government to look after them and that individuals should work hard to make money for themselves. She introduced taxes that rewarded the rich. The economy did improve, but when unemployment figures rose, her policies became very unpopular. Thatcher at war In 1982, an army from Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, one of Britain's last remaining overseas territories. Thatcher sent a large military force to get the invaders out. The Argentinians were defeated, and the islands remained British.

Brexit (2016-2020)

Brexit, which means "British exit", refers to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU) at the end of 31st January 2020. The European Union and its institutions have developed gradually since their establishment, including 47 years of British membership. In a referendum in 2016, however, British voters chose to leave the EU with 51.9% of the vote share. This led to the resignation of David Cameron, who was the Prime Minister at that time. He was replaced by Theresa May, and four years of negotiations with the EU followed.

Under Boris Johnson's government, the UK finally left the EU on 31st January 2020.

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The Tudors (1485-1603)

Of all the Tudor kings, King Henry VIII (1509-1547) is the most famous one. He was a powerful monarch, but today most people remember him as the king with six wives. With his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, Henry had a daughter, Mary. But Henry needed a son. So, in 1533, he decided to divorce Catherine and married Anne Boleyn. When the Pope said no, Henry founded his own church, the Church of England. With Anne Boleyn, Henry had another daughter, Elizabeth. During her reign (1558-1603), a golden age for art, literature and music started in England. It was also a time when sea captains like Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh stole gold and silver from Spanish ships in South America, and England became very rich and powerful.

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The Anglo-Saxons and the Celts

The Anglo Saxons didn't live peacefully with the Celts; they attacked their houses, burnt down their villages and pushed them into the far corners of Britain, to Cornwall, Wales and Scotland. The Anglo-Saxons divided the country into seven kingdoms, each with its own king. Over time, these kingdoms together became known as Angleland, and then England.

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The End of the Roman Rule

Despite the Pax Romana, or "Roman Peace", life in Roman Britain was never that peaceful. The Romans were successfull in defending their rule in Britannia for several centuries. But in 367, the two tribes, known as the Picts from Scotland and the Scots from Ireland, managed to invade Roman Britain. At the same time, the Roman Empire was coming under attack by the Anglo-Saxons. Finally, in the year 409, a Roman Emperor named Honorius pulled the remaining Roman troops out of Britain. This marks the end of Roman rule in Britain.

THE BRONZE AGE

From around 3000 BCE, bronze metal was used to make tools and weapons, instead of stone and flint.

Victoria's widow years

Prince Albert, Victoria's beloved husband, died in 1861. Victoria went into mourning, wearing black widow's clothes for the rest of her life. She even stopped going out in public. As a result, she was not very popular anymore, until the Prime Minister persuaded the Queen to reappear in public. Victoria's golden and diamond jubilees (50 and 60 year anniversaries of being queen) were huge celebrations. Her own death, at the age of 81, marked the longest reign of monarch. Millions of people attended her funeral.

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THE IRON AGE

From around 1000 BCE, bronze tools and weapons were replaced by stronger, iron ones. The Britons also started to build hilltop forts to live in. One of the largest ones in Europe is Maiden Castle, Dorset, which you can see in the picture.

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Many of the names of England's shires, counties and towns come from the Anglo-Saxons. If the name of a town or village ends in '-ton', -wick', '-worth', '-bum', -bridge', -hurst', -den' or '-ham', it was probably named by the Anglo-Saxons.

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By around CE 100, the Romans had conquered most of Britain apart from Scotland. They repeatedly tried to invade Scotland, but the Scottish soldiers kept fighting back. From time to time, the Scots even tried to invade Roman Britain themselves. To solve that problem, a Roman Emperor named Hadrian ordered a huge wall to be built - to protect Roman borders and separate the Scottish 'barbarians" from the 'civilized' people in Roman Britain. When it was finished, Hadrian's Wall was 118 kilometres long, from one coast of Britain to the other, and was the largest stone structure ever built in the Roman Empire. You can still see large parts of Hadrian's Wall in England.

Hadrian's Wall

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Britain today

After the Second World War Britain's colonies became independent and Britain became less rich and powerful. However, Britain's culture, especially its music and fashion, and its political views still have an influence around the world. In 2016, after more than 40 years as members of the European Union, the British people voted to leave. People thought it would be better for decisions to be made in the UK rather than in the EU. This became known as Brexit ('Britain' and 'exit').

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HENRY VIII 1491 - 1547 (Crowned 1509)

Henry VIll was never really supposed to be king. His older brother Arthur, had been trained for the job, but he died unexpectedly. Young Henry became heir to the throne and was crowned king in 1509, after the death of his father Henry VII. The new king was strong, athletic and very handsome. He loved poetry, music and dancing almost as much as he loved hunting and wrestling. Henry married six times and even had two of his wives beheaded. He had one son, Edward, who, aged 9, became king after Henry had died in 1547. Unfortunately, Edward died when he was only 15 years old.

Caesar's Invasion

Julius Caesar, the Roman commander, thought that the Britons were a primitive people - "barbarians", as the Romans used to say. Caesar launched two invasions along the coast of Britain, the first in 55 BCE and then again a year later. To the Romans' surprise, the Britons managed to defend themselves and Caesar had to abandon the second attempt to deal with a revolt in France. But, almost 100 years later, an Emperor of Rome named Claudius sent troops to try again.

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Poetic Superstars

As well as a love of spilling blood, the Celts were huge fans of poetry. Poets were treated like superstars, and had to train for over ten years, learning hundreds of long and exciting stories which they would recite to crowds of eager listeners.

ANGLO-SAXON SUCCESS

After the Romans left in the year 409, Britain was not a very peaceful place to be. Cities were destroyed and people were murdered, as tribes from both inside and outside the British Isles battled for land. Tribes called the Jutes, Angles and Saxons from areas now known as Scandinavia and Germany invaded Britain. The invaders brought more and more of their tribes over and made themselves at home in the southeast of England. By the 600s, the Anglo-Saxons were the top rulers in England.

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THE STONE AGE

Did you know that historians coined the term "Stone Age" because in this era, people started to use stones to make weapons? From around 12,000 years ago, the ancient Britons began using stones to make axes.

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Queen Victoria (1819-1901- crowned 1838)

When Victoria was crowned, the people of Britain were happy and hopeful. Britain's Empire expanded, and huge advances were made in healthcare, education and science.Victoria married her German cousin, Prince Albert, in 1840, and they had nine children. During his lifetime, Albert helped Victoria considerably. Unfortunately, there was no 'happily ever after' for the royal couple. Albert died in 1861 from typhoid (a disease caught from drinking dirty water).

MARY I 1516 - 1558 (Crowned 1553)

Mary Tudor, Henry's daughter with his first wife Catherine of Aragon, was crowned in 1553, and was the first real queen of England. But anyone expecting a gentle, feminine touch was in for a shock. As a committed Catholic, Mary wanted to bring back Catholicism as the official religion in England. During her reign, almost 300 Protestants were burned alive, which led to her nickname "Bloody Mary". Mary died in 1558, and her attempts to reunite England and the Catholic Church died with her, because she didn't have an heir to carry on her work

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The Bayeux Tapestry is is an embroidered cloth nearly 70 metres long and 50 centimetres tall that depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England concerning William, Duke of Normandy, and Harold, Earl of Wessex, later King of England, and culminating in the Battle of Hastings. Look at this pretty cool animated video.