William, Duke of Normandy, also known as “William the Bastard”. Harold Godwinson was a war leader of proven skill, but so was William, and he made the most of his advantages. True dit - go to Falaise (where William had his seat of power) and there's a magnificent equestrian statue in the town square. read more
The Norman conquest of England (in Britain, often called the Norman Conquest or the Conquest) was the 11th-century invasion and occupation of England by an army of Norman, Breton, Flemish and French soldiers led by Duke William II of Normandy, later styled William the Conqueror. read more
William, Duke of Normandy, also known as “William the Bastard”. Harold Godwinson was a war leader of proven skill, but so was William, and he made the most of his advantages. read more
On Christmas day 1066, William was crowned King of England in Westminster Abbey. The Bayeux Tapestry The Bayeux Tapestry (actually an embroidery measuring over 230 feet long and 20 inches wide) describes the Norman invasion of England and the events that led up to it. read more