Norman and Medieval (1001-1500) - The History Herald

Richard was born at Oxford on 8th September 1157, the third son of Henry II, and, as such, never expected

Stephen and Matilda

Following the deaths by drowning of his two legitimate sons, William and Richard, plus their half brother Outtel, Henry I

Henry’s remarkable success against the French in battle is well known, but it is not generally realised how close he

King Henry’s heavy taxes to pay for his dynastic ambitions in Europe, plus bad weather and widespread famine, provoked civil

King Edward II had infuriated his barons by his refusal to consult with them or take their advice and instead

Despite a bitter campaign to preserve Welsh independence, Llywelyin and David were finally killed. The Welsh would have to wait

Edward was born in 1003AD in Islip, Oxfordshire, the son of Ethelred and Emma of Normandy. He was just ten

Every schoolboy knows of Harold’s defeat at Hastings. How different that outcome might have been had Harold not been distracted