Halley's Comet as depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry

Halley's Comet, which appears in the upper border (scene 32) of the Bayeux Tapestry - the appearance occurred shortly before the 1066 invasion of England by William the Conquerer. It is said that William felt the comet heralded his success and conversely truck fear into the Britons

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1066 Bayeux Comet Comets Doom Halleys Portent Tapestry

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