William the Conqueror | Seven Ages of Britain
David Dimbleby explores what kind of man William the Conqueror was, his interest in stone over culture and why his success in Caen freed him to invade England.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 2'56''
- 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 One
- Programme: Seven Ages of Britain
- Episode: Age of Conquest
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