'Kids' Tapestry' by Liz Pichon marks Battle of Hastings anniversary
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An all-new kids' version of the Bayeux Tapestry has been unveiled by English Heritage. The first panel shows William the Conqueror defeating Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, which inspired the original Bayeux Tapestry.
The "Kids’ Tapestry" has been created by children’s writer and illustrator Liz Pichon, who has done it in the style of her famous Tom Gates books. The second panel depicts the sealing of the Magna Carta in 1215.
The nine key historic moments from the past 950 years featured in the new tapestry were decided by children across the country. Panel three shows the Black Death plague arriving in England in 1346.
The fourth panel represents the start of the Wars of the Roses in 1455.
Britain's greatest ever playwright William Shakespeare is also celebrated in the Kids' Tapestry, which was created to mark the 950th anniversary of Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot in 1605 was the sixth event chosen to be part of the tapestry by children.
One of Britain's most historic moments came at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, which is represented in the seventh panel.
Queen Victoria becoming Queen in 1837 makes it on to the tapestry. She is second longest-reigning monarch to sit on the throne after our current Queen, Elizabeth II.
The ninth panel to be created for the new Kids' Tapestry shows families celebrating V-E Day, which marked the end of World War Two in 1945. Children across the country are being invited to complete the 10th and final panel this summer by English Heritage.