The End of Days? The Norman Conquest of England and its Legacy

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Explore the legacy of the Norman Conquest and how it changed the British Isles forever.

If there is one single event that resonated across the British Isles it is the victory of William of Normandy at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The conquest of England brought revolutionary changes to society, law, language, culture, some of which remain with us to this day. As the king balanced his rule with a desire for expansion, the conquest ushered in centuries of conflict on the borders of Wales, Scotland and Ireland.Medieval specialist Paul Dryburgh will explore the impact and legacy of the Norman Conquest in the century or so after the Battle of Hastings. He’ll be investigating some of the key sources that give us fascinating insights on this turbulent period of history.The Story of a Century: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/the-long-12th-century-3503519" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/the-long-12th-century-3503519">The Long 12th Century</a>. Conquest and rebellion, betrayal and murder, warring queens and sibling rivalry. This is the story of the long 12th century, a four part series exploring the legacy of this turbulent period of British history. Each week join our collection specialists and special guests to discover the key characters and events that shaped this time of extraordinary change. Image credit: English Harold Godwinson falls at Hastings MMYY71 courtesy of Alamy

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