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Norman and Medieval (1001-1500)

The Battle of Stamford Bridge

February 11, 2013June 17, 2020 Jim Keys 0 Comments 'dark ages', 'Edgar the Atheling', 'king harold', 'William of Normandy', 'william the conqueror', Hardrada, olaf, Snorri, Tostig, Witenagemot

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