Probably the most famous tapestry of all times and embroidered in the 11th Century. It was made at the request of William's half brother , Odo the Bishop of Bayeux, to commemorate the conquest of England. Bayeux tapestry, a seamless strip of linen, 230 ft (70 m) long and 20 in. (50 cm) wide. Covered with 72 coloured sketches in worsted embroidery; tells the story of the Norman Conquest.

The tapestry is exhibited in a museum near the cathedral of Bayeux. The town of Bayeux is located in Normandy. On October 14, 1066 William the Conqueror ( a Norman lord) fought and won the battle of Hastings, defeating the Saxon king, Harold. William had sailed across the English channel with his troops to claim his right to be king over all of Saxon (England).

After winning the battle of Hastings, England was declared a Norman stronghold, and was ruled by Norman kings from that point on. The tapestry is filled with pictures that show William preparing to conquer England, the battle of Hastings and the defeat and death of Harold.