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According to a poster in a [[Coal Hill Academy|Coal Hill]] [[Class D15|history classroom]], the '''Norman Conquest''' of [[England]] was an event that took place in [[1066]], featuring three major players. ([[TV]]: ''[[Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart (TV story)|Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart]]'') | According to a poster in a [[Coal Hill Academy|Coal Hill]] [[Class D15|history classroom]], the '''Norman Conquest''' of [[England]] was an event that took place in [[1066]], featuring three major players. ([[TV]]: ''[[Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart (TV story)|Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart]]'') | ||
Incidentally, the Norman invasion of [[Britain]] was concurrent to the [[Dalek]]s' [[Dalek invasion of Mars and Venus|invasion]] of [[Mars]] and [[Venus]] in the [[Skaro-year]] 9143. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Earth-Skaro Timescale (feature)}}) | |||
== History == | |||
=== Origins === | |||
On [[5 January]] [[1066]], [[King]] of [[England]], [[Edward the Confessor]], died childless and with no heir to the throne. There were three main claimants. | |||
[[Harold Godwinson]] was the [[Saxon]] leader and the [[Earl of Wessex]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart (TV story)|Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart]]'') [[Edith (Seasons of Fear)|Edith]], who was Edward's [[queen]] ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Seasons of Fear (audio story)|Seasons of Fear]]'') was also the sister of Harold. His family was the most powerful in England. | |||
[[Harald Hardrada]] was a [[Viking]] and the King of [[Norway]]. He believed his ancestors and King [[Cnut]] of England had made an arrangement that gave him a right to the throne. He was supported by Harold's brother, [[Tostig]]. | |||
[[William of Normandy]] was a [[Norman]] and [[Duke of Normandy]]. He was Edward's cousin and his only [[blood]] relative of the three claimants. He also alleged that Edward had promised him the throne in [[1051]]. | |||
When Edward died, Harold was crowned king becoming Harold II. ([[TV]]: ''[[Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart (TV story)|Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart]]'') | |||
=== Minor battles === | |||
A group of [[Norman]] cavalrymen fought [[Silurian]]s at one point. This battle was depicted in the [[Bayeaux Tapestry]]. ([[GRAPHIC]]: {{cs|Knights (illustration)}}) | |||
=== The Battle of Stamford Bridge === | |||
The [[Battle of Stamford Bridge]] was a major conflict in the conquest occurring on [[25 September]] [[1066]] involving King Harald and Harold II. | |||
Harald attacked with three hundred [[Longship|longboats]] carrying his army to the north of England. He defeated the [[Northern Earl]]s at [[Gate Fulford]]. Harold II travelled north and launched a surprise attack, defeating the unsuspecting Viking army. However, news soon arrived that William had invaded [[Sussex]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart (TV story)|Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart]]'') | |||
=== The Battle of Hastings === | |||
[[The Monk]] attempted to prevent the [[Norman]] victory by destroying a fleet of ships off the [[Northumberland|Northumbrian]] coast, but was stopped by the [[First Doctor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Meddler (TV story)|The Time Meddler]]'') | |||
Harold marched his army south, covering hundreds of [[mile]]s to face William and up to ten thousand Norman invaders in the [[Battle of Hastings]] on [[14 October]] 1066. During the battle, the Normans tricked the [[Saxon]] army into the open and showered them with [[arrow]]s. Harold was killed in the battle and the English were defeated. According to legend, Harold was killed by an arrow to the [[eye]], ([[TV]]: ''[[Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart (TV story)|Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart]]'') although [[Rani Chandra]] said she had read online that this was untrue. ([[TV]]: ''[[Lost in Time (TV story)|Lost in Time]]'') | |||
=== Aftermath === | |||
On [[25 December]] 1066, William was crowned [[King]] of England. He became known as William the Conqueror. | |||
After the conquest, the Normans created the [[Bayeux Tapestry]], which told their version of events. The scene featured on the poster in [[Coal Hill Academy]] showed the Normans preparing for their invasion. ([[TV]]: ''[[Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart (TV story)|Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart]]'') The tapestry was later added to, showing other events from England's history. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Power of Kroll (TV story)|The Power of Kroll]]'') | |||
William later faced rebellions against his rule in England. In [[1069]], he launched a series of campaigns to deal with the uprisings. He ordered [[village]]s to be burnt down and people to be [[kill]]ed. Those who survived [[Starvation|starved]] to death, as all of the [[animal]]s and crops had been destroyed. ([[TV]]: ''[[Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart (TV story)|Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart]]'') | |||
Whilst William died in [[1087]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Vampire Science (novel)|Vampire Science]]'') the [[Sixth Doctor]] noted that the Normans remained on the throne for the next "dozen or so" [[generation]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Real Hereward (short story)|The Real Hereward]]'') | |||
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Latest revision as of 04:42, 11 December 2024
According to a poster in a Coal Hill history classroom, the Norman Conquest of England was an event that took place in 1066, featuring three major players. (TV: Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart)
Incidentally, the Norman invasion of Britain was concurrent to the Daleks' invasion of Mars and Venus in the Skaro-year 9143. (PROSE: Earth-Skaro Timescale [+]Loading...["Earth-Skaro Timescale (feature)"])
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
Origins[[edit] | [edit source]]
On 5 January 1066, King of England, Edward the Confessor, died childless and with no heir to the throne. There were three main claimants.
Harold Godwinson was the Saxon leader and the Earl of Wessex. (TV: Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart) Edith, who was Edward's queen (AUDIO: Seasons of Fear) was also the sister of Harold. His family was the most powerful in England.
Harald Hardrada was a Viking and the King of Norway. He believed his ancestors and King Cnut of England had made an arrangement that gave him a right to the throne. He was supported by Harold's brother, Tostig.
William of Normandy was a Norman and Duke of Normandy. He was Edward's cousin and his only blood relative of the three claimants. He also alleged that Edward had promised him the throne in 1051.
When Edward died, Harold was crowned king becoming Harold II. (TV: Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart)
Minor battles[[edit] | [edit source]]
A group of Norman cavalrymen fought Silurians at one point. This battle was depicted in the Bayeaux Tapestry. (GRAPHIC: Knights [+]Loading...["Knights (illustration)"])
The Battle of Stamford Bridge[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Battle of Stamford Bridge was a major conflict in the conquest occurring on 25 September 1066 involving King Harald and Harold II.
Harald attacked with three hundred longboats carrying his army to the north of England. He defeated the Northern Earls at Gate Fulford. Harold II travelled north and launched a surprise attack, defeating the unsuspecting Viking army. However, news soon arrived that William had invaded Sussex. (TV: Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart)
The Battle of Hastings[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Monk attempted to prevent the Norman victory by destroying a fleet of ships off the Northumbrian coast, but was stopped by the First Doctor. (TV: The Time Meddler)
Harold marched his army south, covering hundreds of miles to face William and up to ten thousand Norman invaders in the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066. During the battle, the Normans tricked the Saxon army into the open and showered them with arrows. Harold was killed in the battle and the English were defeated. According to legend, Harold was killed by an arrow to the eye, (TV: Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart) although Rani Chandra said she had read online that this was untrue. (TV: Lost in Time)
Aftermath[[edit] | [edit source]]
On 25 December 1066, William was crowned King of England. He became known as William the Conqueror.
After the conquest, the Normans created the Bayeux Tapestry, which told their version of events. The scene featured on the poster in Coal Hill Academy showed the Normans preparing for their invasion. (TV: Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart) The tapestry was later added to, showing other events from England's history. (TV: The Power of Kroll)
William later faced rebellions against his rule in England. In 1069, he launched a series of campaigns to deal with the uprisings. He ordered villages to be burnt down and people to be killed. Those who survived starved to death, as all of the animals and crops had been destroyed. (TV: Co-Owner of a Lonely Heart)
Whilst William died in 1087. (PROSE: Vampire Science) the Sixth Doctor noted that the Normans remained on the throne for the next "dozen or so" generations. (PROSE: The Real Hereward)
