1066 Duke William's March on London
David Clarke
- Organisation:
- History Walks
- Region:
- South East
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £100 plus reasonable travel expenses
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 16th July 2024
- Tagged:
- 1066 | Norman Conquest | Battle Of Hastings | Duke William Of Normandy
14th October 1066 seems such a terminal date in English history but life continued.
‘1066 William’s March on London’ is an engaging account of what happened next as Duke William sought to consolidate his invasion of Anglo-Saxon England.
This is the story of Duke William’s strategy that culminates in his coronation at Westminster Abbey on 25th December 1066 and ends on New Year’s Eve.
Portrayed by his chroniclers as ‘a generous and accommodating man’ the reality is a little different as his plan unfolds and he cuts a wave of destruction across southern England with little opposition.
This talk delves a little deeper into the background and intrigue that surrounded the important events of that October, November and December starting with the aftermath of the Battle of Hastings.
The talk is based on all the evidence available for William’s march to London and brings it together in a logical, understandable and entertaining format.
Views: 2781 | Enquiries: 1About David Clarke
Whether it is a school talk, club meeting or group event, if you would like to find out a little more about the background to 1066, 1066 Harold's Way and other History Walks, David is an experienced and anecdotal speaker who will bring the history, walks and talks to life.
Talks will be tailored to meet your needs and fees, dates and presentation details will be discussed on enquiry.
David lives in St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex and walks, talks and writes about walking, local history and all things 1066.
He considers his membership of CAMRA, The Inn Sign Society, The Ramblers and the Long Distance Walkers Association to be a perfect match for walking and is the author and creator of 1066 Harold’s Way, a 100 mile long distance walk inspired by King Harold’s epic march to the Battle of Hastings, 1066.
Other Talks on SpeakerNet by David Clarke
- 1066 - King Harold's March from London - 1066 Harold's Way
- Walking the High Weald: Three Castles and an Ironmaster's House
- The Saxon Times - A Newspaper’s Review of 1066
- Explore and Discover St Leonards on Sea
- Explore and Discover Rye
- 1066 The Battle of Hastings - We Should Have Won
- 1066 Battles of Fulford Gate and Stamford Bridge
- 1066 The Saxon Times - Food, Drink and Agony Aunts
- Explore and Discover Winchelsea, East Sussex
- Explore and Discover Battle
- The Ogre of Brede
- The Weald of Kent Canal
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