William’s castles | The Normans
William's coronation was met with some angst, but he persevered and proceeded to divide up land to Norman noblemen and build castles.
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Clip Info
- Clip length: 4'43''
- Broadcast year: 2010
Curriculum Connection
- History | Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060-1100 | William I in power: securing the kingdom, 1066-87 | The legacy of resistance to 1087
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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 Two
- Programme: The Normans
- Episode: Conquest
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