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Free to view Exclusive FREE video 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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  • 11th Century
  • Anglo Saxon
  • Battles
  • Kings & Queens
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Free to view Exclusive FREE video 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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  • 11th Century
  • Anglo Saxon
  • Kings & Queens
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Free to view Exclusive FREE video 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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  • 17th Century
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Free to view Exclusive FREE video 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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  • 20th Century
  • Anglo Saxon
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Free to view Exclusive FREE video 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...
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  • Emperors
  • Roman
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