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Harald Hardrada: A New Iron Fist Arrives Harald Hardrada was King of Norway at the time of the Norman Conquest. He wanted the throne of England just like everybody else. harald hardrada • king harald of norway • tostig • battle of hastings • norman conquest
Battle of Hastings, Part 2 Harold was holding his own quite well against the Norman advance, until William came up with a way to root the Saxons out of their defensive positions. battle of hastings • the battle of hastings • norman conquest • william of normandy • harold godwinson
From Hastings to Crowning William of Normandy eventually became King William of England, but it didn't happen overnight or even a week after his decisive victory at the Battle of Hastings. william of normany • norman conquest • king william i • battle of hastings • anglo-saxon britain
William of Normandy: A Disputed Crown William of Normandy had lots of power at his disposal and a full head of steam operating on an alleged promise of the crown of England and a disputed oath of fealty. william of normandy • duke william of normandy • william the conqueror • battle of hastings • norman conquest
The History of the English Language, Part Two This article discusses the historical events that impacted the English language between 1066ad-1453ad, including the Black Plague, the Crusades, Chaucer, and the Hundred Years War. middle english • black plague • black death • crusades • swear words
Accessible York Minster York Minster is one of England's great cathedrals, and very accessible. It can be more relaxing than seeing Westminster Abbey in London. accessible york minster • place to visit on a trip to england • english history sites • history of york minster • norman conquest
The Historic Town of Lewes Lewes, county town of East Sussex and an hour by train from London, is an historic English town with a long tradition of dissent. It even has its own currency. historic town lewes england • day trip from london • us america paine iredell harvard • paine rights of man common sense • bonfire party gunpowder plot
The Lord Rhys, A Medieval Warrior Grandson of both Rhys ap Tewdwr and Gruffydd ap Cynan, Rhys ap Gruffydd started life as a royal. He quickly realized the best way to fight the Normans was compromise. lord rhys • welsh prince • rhys ap gruffydd sole inheritor kingdom deheubarth • father gruffydd ap rhys • king of england henry i
Tour Conwy and its Castle in Wales Built by Edward I, medieval Conwy Castle is a marvel to behold. A fortification meant to inspire submission in the Welsh, the castle is a formidable sight even today. conwy castle • wales tourism • conwy town walls • western united kingdom • edward i and conwy
Jewish Credit in Medieval England During the post conquest period the place of the Jewish community within society and more importantly their money lending activities became a contentious political issue. medieval england • jewish community • magna carta • credit and debt • anti-semitism
The Celts and Carew Castle This article is the first in a series of articles about Carew Castle in Pembrokeshire, Wales. This beautiful castle has a long and glorious history and is a jewel in the picturesque Welsh countryside. This is a castle near and dear to my heart because it has a place in my ancestral history as well. I hope you enjoy the history of this wonderful castle carew • castle • wales • history • celts
1066: A Peek at the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle describes how different sides can see a different story. anglo-saxon chronicle • ancient british history. ancient england
Film Review: Macbeth Macbeth is best remembered for his obsession with witches. But the 11th century Scottish original was a different man entirely. macbeth • macduff • duncan • malcolm • shakespeare
The Battle of Hastings Book Review A fascinating account of the Battle of Hastings and its two most important opponents; William of Normandy and King Harold of England. the battle of hastings book review • book on fall of anglo-saxon england • book on battle of hastings by harriet harvey wood • king harold of england • william of normandy
The March of Wales, 1067-1300 A study of one of the most hotly contested borders in medieval Britain the march of wales a borderland of medieval britai • review of book by max lieberman • books on march of wales • history of march of wales region • history of welsh borders
Buckfast Abbey, Restored Benedictine Monastery A working monastery is rare in England, because of the Dissolution in Henry VIII's time. Buckfast has been restored and is used for its original purpose. buckfast abbey • devon monastery • dalle de verre • restored monastery • sensory garden
Castles in North Yorkshire Northern England is home to some of the UK's oldest and most imposing castles. yorkshire castles • historic attractions in the north of england • skipton castle • ripley castle • bolton castle
Christina of Markyate In medieval society most young women accepted the suitors chosen by their parents and they married when they were instructed to do so. But what if they didn't? christina of markyate • battle of hastings • william the conqueror • anglo-saxon • norman era
Edward the Confessor Edward the Confessor set the stage for the Norman Conquest by his actions and his affectations. edward the confessor • harold godwinson • godwin • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Film Review: Becket Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole star in this epic treatment of the medieval English martyr, Thomas Becket the Archbishop of Canterbury. becket • thomas becket • thomas à becket • richard burton • peter o'toole
Ghosts of Three British castles Britain has its share of haunted castles and these represent typical hauntings. Hauntings are energy imprinted in time and space. ghosts of castles • haunted british castles • arundel castle • berry pomeroy castle • hermitage castle
Great Tales from English History by Robert Lacey These fascinating stories of historical figures and events are sure to stir the reader's interest in the social and political development of the British Isles. great tales from english history • significant people and events from british history • stories of historical figures • social and political development of the british is • robert lacey
Hard Cider is Easy to Like It's made from fruit, but it has the carbonation and alcohol level of beer. Hard apple cider is a fruity spritzer centuries ahead of its time. hard cider • champagne • bittersweet apples • culinary apples • farmhouse style cider
Harold and the Beginning of the End Harold found himself on the throne of England and beset on all sides by competing claims. harold godwinson • harold ii • harala hardrada • tostig • edward the confessor
Hereward the Wake Hereward the Wake was the leader of the last organized Saxon resistance to William the Conqueror. hereward the wake • william the conqueror • 1066 • ely • peterborough
Maynooth to the West of Dublin Though only a small town, Maynooth has been enormously influential in an Irish history populated by a rich mixture comprising Lords Bishops Rebels and Halley's Comet. maynooth college • carton house • golf course • irish history • norman castle
The Ghosts of Windsor Castle Phenomena include sightings, sounds and being touched. Two of the castle's haunters have also been witnessed at the Tower of London. ghosts of windsor castle • haunted windsor castle • british ghosts • royal ghosts • english ghosts
The Medieval Castle What was life like in a medieval castle? Why were they built? My article attempts to answer these questions. medieval castles • lords • knights • moat • bailey
The Medieval Origins of Westminster Palace Westminster Palace has been a seat of government for more than 1,000 years and the building has one of the longest histories of any official residence in Europe. the medieval origins of westminster palace • a history of london’s houses of parliament • the origins of the palace of westminster • st stephen’s chapel and the jewel tower in westmin • westminster hall
About Leicester and Leicestershire A brief look at Leicestershire's location, it's past, it's present and it's crowning achievements. Glance into a sadistic past and then step into the present day. You'll be surprised! leicestershire • leicester • history • cromwell • richard
Braveheart: William Wallace A look at the difference between Hollywood and history in the case of William Wallace. braveheart • scotland • edward i • isabella of france • freedom
Medieval Baby Names, Origins and Meanings for Boys and Girls A reference to medieval names in Norman England for both writers and prospective parents. There's some interesting first names here. baby names • medieval names • names • character names • medieval baby names
The Battle of Hastings, 1066 In late September of 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, brought an army across the English Channel to fight for his claim to the English Throne. william the conqueror • duke of normandy • king harold • hastings • 1066
The History of the English Language, Part One, Old English A brief history of the Old English period (c.450ad-1066ad) of the English language. english • england • angle • saxon • jute
The Pope and the Norman Invasion Despite William the Conqueror's determination to invade England, he would not have had a sizable army or psycological advantage at Hastings without the help of the Pope. william the conqueror and the catholic church • pope alexander ii and 1066 • the catholic church and the norman invasion • lanfranc of bec and william the conqueror • lanfranc of bec and pope alexander ii
Envisioning Wales A slight digression into visual communication--how the emergence of early Welsh culture was reflected in its art and artifacts. wales • welsh art • welsh culture • festival of wales • welsh art history
Housework--Early Middle Ages A few of the labors of the eleventh century woman described. housekeeping • middle ages
Creating a Persona Persona is an important part of being a re-enactor. This article will give you some guidelines on creating your persona: and introduce you to my own persona. re-enactment • living history • persona • character • history |
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