It took place in a field seven miles from Hastings. That spot grew, after being founded as the commemorative Battle Abbey in 1095, into the appropriately name town of Battle. 2. The battle took ...

So William was crowned, alone, in Westminster Abbey, reportedly shaking with fear. The Battle of Hastings had a huge effect on the history of England which can still be felt today. Due to William ...

He played a major role in defending England from Viking attacks before he was killed in the Battle of Hastings. Harold had defeated Hardrada at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in September 1066 and ...

In 1215, King John of England faced discontent from his Barons, leading to the creation of the Magna Carta, a landmark ...

The battle was fought from sunrise to sunset. The death of Harold II towards the end of the day played a large part in the Norman victory at Hastings but what role did luck, morale and military ...

The long-lost palace of King Harold II, who was defeated at the Battle of Hastings, has been located in Sussex. Archaeologists from Newcastle and Exeter universities have pinpointed the political ...

The stunning English city that's home to one of the UK's prettiest streets ...

He invaded England and defeated King Harold II at the battle of Hastings on 14th October 1066 (the English army had defeated an invading Norwegian force in the north of England in late September and ...

Explore how the drama of 1066 and the Battle of Hastings, as depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, shaped the future of Westminster Abbey. In 1066, William the Conqueror led the Norman Invasion of England, ...