‘A fascinating discovery’: research challenges Battle of Hastings narrative Harold may have sailed, not marched, in 1066, reshaping explanations for his defeat in England’s historic battle

Whether he marched (the long held view) or sailed (new evidence suggests) from #StamfordBridge near #York to #Hastings to meet and repel #WilliamTheConqueror and his invading army, it ended badly for #HaroldGodwinson on 14 Oct. 1066.

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Edith Of Wessex, England's Last Anglo-Saxon Queen Survived By Making A Deal With Her Family's Killer | Flipboard talesofthemiddleages.com - Edith of Wessex had spent her entire life preparing for power. Educated at one of England’s finest abbeys, fluent in five languages, married to a …

flip.it/d0SY7G Edith faced a choice that would define the rest of her life. What she decided next determined whether she’d die stripped of everything or find a way to survive the impossible. #ancienthistory #worldhistory #history #battleofhastings #williamtheconqueror #flipboardusergroup

Iconic artefact coming to London in 2027 billed 'best thing to do in UK' The tapestry will go on display in London for the first time in almost 1,000 years

The Bayeux Tapestry was commissioned shortly after William the Conqueror's invasion of England in 1066, it will be on display in London for the first time in almost 1,000 years www.mylondon.news/whats-on/art... #London #tapestry #BayeuxTapestry #history #BattleOfHastings #WilliamTheConqueror

🏛️ WILLIAM I: THE CONQUEROR’S SILVER.

A 950-year-old silver witness to the Norman Conquest. The coin of the man who reshaped England forever. History you can hold. ⚔️

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My next #historicalfiction novel for 9-12 year olds: The Domesday Cows is out on Thursday! Real Historical Figures and real #medieval problems…

Learn about what #williamtheconqueror did to Anglo Saxon Britain a fun, exciting adventure.

#kidslit

👑 #OTD in #History #ChristmasDay 1066, #WilliamTheConqueror was crowned King of England at #WestminsterAbbey, completing the Norman Conquest, ending Anglo-Saxon rule.

It's #Day3 of our #TimeTravelAdvent with #AHistoryOfEnglandIn25Poems and... WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT WILLIAM...
#AdventCalendar #ReadAlong #history #medieval #poetry #WilliamTheConqueror

THE CONQUEROR A review of David Douglas' William the Conqueror (1964) (Rating 5 of 5) William the Conqueror tells the story of the most unlikely of ...

My review of review of David Douglas' William the Conqueror #EnglishHistory #WilliamtheConqueror #DavidDouglas #KingsandQueensofEngland #britishroyalfamily
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I mirrored/reflected spiral stairs with two men walking down. I use black and white only in order to highlight the structure.

#stairs at #Lincoln #castle, which was constructed (11th century) by #WilliamTheConqueror & displays an original #MagnaCarta, a charter (1215) that established the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law.

#PalacesAndGardens
#BlueskyPhotography
#photography
#EastCoastKin

On this day in 1066 the Battle of Hastings was fought (you know, the one King and Conqueror tried to act out).

Read the real story here: mybook.to/ConfessorsWife

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👑⚔️ #OTD in #History 14 October 1066, at the #BattleOfHastings the invading #Norman forces of #WilliamTheConqueror defeated the #AngloSaxon forces of #HaroldII, who was killed in battle. England underwent a seismic political and cultural seachange as its new King seized power.

Available now at your favorite digital store! The Price of Loyalty: Serving Adela of Blois by Malve von Hassell

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What do you do when the stone sarcophagus turns out to be too small for the body of the deceased? According to some stories, this dilemma confronted those tasked with burying King #WilliamTheConqueror. Oh dear. #historicalfiction #medieval books2read.com/u/bpo2vg

We're in #Guildford! This is #GuildfordCastle, which was probably built by #WilliamTheConqueror after 1066. #GuildfordVisits

#WilliamTheConqueror landed at Pevensey in Sussex #OnThisDay in 1066; two weeks later, he would defeat Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings; the #NormanConquest would be the most important turning point in the #history of #England...

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The Haunted History of the Tower of London

#TowerOfLondon #WilliamTheConqueror #RoyalBetrayal #Imprisonment #campfire #MedievalZoo #GhostStories #ThomasBecket #LostPrinces #AnneBoleyn #MargaretPole #LadyJaneGrey #GuyFawkes #HenryVIII #HauntedHistory #BritishHorror

⚔️ #OTD in #History 28 Sept 1066, #WilliamTheConqueror and his armies landed in England and began the #NormanConquest. Legend says William fell while disembarking. Raising two handfuls of sand, he said: “I have taken seize of my kingdom; the earth of England is in my two hands.”

⚔️ On this day in 1066: William the Conqueror and his army set sail from the mouth of the Somme River, beginning the Norman conquest of England.

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#NormanConquest #History #England #WilliamTheConqueror #OnThisDay #TodayInHistory

On this day in History, September 27, 1066 – William the Conqueror and his army set sail from the mouth of the Somme river, beginning the Norman conquest of England. #history #didyouknow #dailyhistory #today #OTD #historyteacher #England #williamtheconqueror #france #normandy
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In 1066, Willy crossed the Channel blue
He huffed, he puffed, he conquered too
Crowned a king, not a bad one, true
Want more on this wild French crew?
Chew on the Domesday Book under a yew 🌳

#History #Poetry #WilliamTheConqueror #Domesday #BlueSkyHistory #AngloSaxonStuff

⚔️ #OTD in #History 27 September 1066, William, Duke of Normandy (soon to be #WilliamTheConqueror), and his armies set sail from Normandy to conquer England.

@tracyborman.bsky.social Really hoping your book on Matilda will be available on audiobook!!!

#NormanHistory
#WilliamTheConqueror
#TheTowerofLondon

I’m delighted to welcome Malve von Hassell and her new book, The Prince of Loyalty, to the blog #HistoricalFiction #medieval #France #crusades #AdelaofBlois #WilliamtheConqueror #StephenHenrydeBlois #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub I'm delighted to welcome Malve Von Hassell and her new book, The Prince of Loyalty: Serving Adela Bois, to the blog with an excerpt. Excerpt Caught In The Snare 1103 Caen “But, my lady, any of your knights could do this.” Cerdic had never yet been so frustrated and angry. Adela wanted him to take her son Theobald to her brother-in-law Hugh of Troyes.

I'm delighted to welcome Malve von Hassell and her new book, The Prince of Loyalty, to the blog #HistoricalFiction #medieval #France #crusades #AdelaofBlois #WilliamtheConqueror #StephenHenrydeBlois #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub @mvonhassell @thecoffeepotbookclub @MvonHassell @cathiedunn

Book Spotlight: The Price of Loyalty by Malve von Hassell In a time of kingdoms and crusades, one man's heart is the battlefield. Cerdic, a Saxon knight, serves Count Stephen-Henry of Blois with u...

Today’s book Spotlight is on The Price of Loyalty by Malve von Hassell. Why not visit my blog and take a look?
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#HistoricalFiction #medieval #France #crusades #AdelaofBlois #WilliamtheConqueror #StephenHenrydeBlois #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub

On this day in 1087, William the Conqueror checked out of life's grand hotel. The man who took England with his own flagship, Mora, now rests. His legacies, like the White Tower, stand tall. #history #cronologia #medievalhistory #WilliamtheConqueror #Normandy

Celebrating Conquest? Ireland’s Culture War over William the Conqueror | Irish History Podcast How has this long dead king ended up at the centre of Ireland's latest history culture war?

#IrishHistory Podcast: Celebrating Conquest? #Ireland’s Culture War over #WilliamTheConqueror
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On this day in 1087 William the Conqueror died of injuries sustained from falling from his horse.

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👑 On this day in 1087 CE: William the Conqueror dies. 

An accomplished diplomat, gifted military commander, and ruthless overlord, William died of natural causes in 1087 at Caen, Normandy, where his tomb still lies.

📷 Photo by Man vyi. 

#WilliamTheConqueror #History #OnThisDay #TodayInHistory

"See — I have taken England with both my hands." (After falling into sand disembarking from his ship on the coast of England)

⚔️ #WilliamTheConqueror, the first Norman king of England (1066-1087) and Duke of Normandy (1035-1087), #DOTD 9 September 1087.

Bayeux Tapestry Woven Blanket - William The Conqueror'S Norman Conquest Of England In 1066 Battle Of Hastings by Printagrams 118.00 USD Everything is customizable. If you need a different color just ask. All Measurements are in inches. Made from 100% cotton loom pattern tapestry or blanket. Machine wash in cold water using mild detergent and gentle cycle only. Do not bleach or tumble dry. Packaged in a protective box. These Woven Blankets can also be hung as a Tapestry on your wall by using command strips. Final product may vary in color or detail from mock-up due to woven process. If you would like a different graphic on your tapestry, contact me for a custom listing! ***Please contact me to set up a custom order if you need an item delivered faster*** PRINTED AND SENT FROM THE USA ***Tarot Card images may be cropped to fit dimensions of products purchased. Cropping may vary for product sizes purchased.*** Images on mockups may look different than the final product due to the weaving process. ***Please double check the address you have on file with Etsy before placing your order.******* Because the Woven blankets can take up to two weeks to be made, orders might not be delivered in time for Christmas**** **** Size of the tapestry might vary slightly from the advertised size****

#BayeuxTapestry #WovenBlanket #WilliamTheConqueror #NormanConquest #BattleOfHastings

Another banger from Dr. Janega, per usual
#WilliamTheConqueror #Normandy #Normans
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