Just a note for anyone referencing this in the future
To add an image you dont need to create a new post to upload an image that you want to use in another location. Simply go to the Media section of the main menu and then add new image.
Andy – get rid of the <a>
you don’t need it there at all.
if you want an image to appear but not for it to act as a link you need to use this format
<img src="https://yourdomain.com/locationofimage.jpg" />