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English history features some of the world’s most famous monarchs, all with their own interesting stories and personality traits. But which monarch most suits your character?
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Teaching Anglo-Saxons and Normans
Read advice from our educational experts and historians on how to approach this transformational time in English history. We have historical information to help ground you in the topic as well as a range of activities to try with your students at home, in the classroom, or on a school trip.
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The story of the Norman Conquest – August 1066
Join the people of 1066 telling their story in just 140 characters. By August Harold must have been feeling smug; time was ticking for the Normans to sail.
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History of Battle Abbey and Battlefield
The site of Battle Abbey was an empty hillside until 14 October 1066, when it became the location of one of the most important events in English history – the Battle of Hastings.
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We asked children to help us choose, and here's what they selected. The Battle of Waterloo - 1815.
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Scroll down to find out more about the answers you gave in our 1066 quiz
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October 2018: Get Ready for the Battle of Hastings
October 2018: Get Ready for the Battle of Hastings
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Britain’s Fortified History: the Story of Castles with Sam Willis
In a new BBC Four series, historian Sam Willis traces the story of Britain’s castles from William the Conqueror to Queen Victoria.