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The Battle of Stamford Bridge, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c. 1910 (litho)
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The Battle of Stamford Bridge, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c. 1910 (litho)
IL323214 The Battle of Stamford Bridge, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c.1910 (litho) by Clark, Christopher (1875-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Stamford Bridge took place at the village of Stamford Bridge, East Riding of Yorkshire in England on 25 September 1066; King Harold Godwinson of England caught Haralds force by surprise, which meant that the soldiers were unarmoured. After a stubborn battle, the majority of the Norwegians were killed along with Harald Hardrade; )
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This lithograph print, titled "The Battle of Stamford Bridge" transports us back to a pivotal moment in British history. Created by Christopher Clark and published by Cassell in London around 1910, this illustration vividly depicts the intense clash between King Harold Godwinson's English forces and Harald Hardrade's invading Norwegian army. Set against the backdrop of a serene river, the scene is anything but tranquil. The battlefield is strewn with corpses and broken shields, telling a tale of fierce combat and devastating defeat. Earl Tostig of Northumbria stands prominently among the fallen soldiers as an emblematic figure of failed ambition. Harold Godwinson's tactical surprise caught Harald Hardrade off guard, leaving his soldiers unarmored and vulnerable. Despite their initial advantage, the Norwegians were no match for the determined English troops led by their resolute king. In this engraving, we witness the ferocity of battle as Viking warriors clash with Anglo-Saxons in a desperate struggle for victory. The air is thick with tension as swords meet shields and bodies collide in brutal combat. Ultimately, it was an English triumph that day at Stamford Bridge – a testament to King Harold Godwinson's strategic brilliance and unwavering determination to defend his kingdom from foreign invaders. This historical artwork serves as both a visual record of past events and a reminder of the sacrifices made on these blood-soaked fields over nine centuries ago.
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