Norman invasion | Michael Wood’s Story of England
Michael talks to some historical reenactors about what the Norman Conquest would have been like for the Anglo-Saxons.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 1'51''
- Broadcast year: 2010
Curriculum Connection
- History | Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060-1100 | Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest, 1060-66 | The Norman invasion
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Licence: ERA Licence required
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: Michael Wood's Story of England
- Episode: Romans to Normans
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