The Norman Conquest 2: The Battle Of Hastings
25 mins, 1999 This video gives a gripping blow by blow account of the Battle of Hastings. Dramatic reconstructions, maps and models show the dispositions of the armies, how they were armed and how the battle developed. It presents a summary of events leading up to the battle and then William’s progress after it. The… Read more »
The Norman Conquest 1:The Road To 1066
26 mins, 1999 What kind of country was Britain in 1066? This film explores the history of the country on the eve of the Norman Conquest. It shows what life was like in Anglo-Saxon England, and how different it was from today. It details the key invasions and developments, from prehistoric times, through the Celtic… Read more »