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on the Norman invasion
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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 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 the Bayeux Tapestry
date:
28 Sep
William, Duke of Normandy, Lands at Pevensey
- 28thSeptember 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 England...
date:
06 Jan
The Crowning of the Last Anglo-Saxon King of England
Harold II (Godwinson)
- January 6th 1066 -
The military invasion of England by William the Conqueror in 1066, and the subsequent war of succession of the same year, was triggered by the...