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on the Norman invasion
date:
28 Sep
William, Duke of Normandy, Lands at Pevensey
- 28th September 1066 -
In history certain ‘inevitabilities’ are fashioned from events that happened some time ago due to the vagaries of hindsight and knowledge. William’s conquering of...
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on the Battle for Stamford Bridge
date:
20 Sep
The Battle of Fulford
- 20thSeptember 1066 -
The Norman invasion is a pivotal and much studied event in European history. Many have heard the story of Harold Godwinson attempting to defend England from invasions on two fronts, Harald...
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on Samuel Pepys eye witness account
date:
04 Sep
The Great Fire of London - 1666
- Sunday Sept 2nd – Thursday 6th September -
The population of London in 1600 was between 200,000 and 250,000 people. It was a fast growing city with distinct areas. Some grand houses lined the streets but...
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on Saxon armour and weapons
date:
22 Jul
The Discovery of the Sutton Hoo Helmet
- 28thJuly 1939 -
“I think it’s fair to say that the Sutton Hoo helmet is the face of the Anglo-Saxons, perhaps even all of the early middle ages in Europe. It is shown on numerous book covers, got its...
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on life in a Roman town
date:
18 Jul
The Great Fire of Rome
- July 18/19 64AD -
‘Nero fiddled while Rome burned’ is a well-known phrase. It has a double meaning. Firstly that Nero was wholly ineffectual as a leader but he also played music and lived a decadent lifestyle...