When King Edward the Confessor died in January 1066, no one could have imagined the chain of upheavals that would follow. England, steady under the leadership of Harold Godwinson, Dux Anglorum, was suddenly thrust into a year defined by ambition, invasion, and relentless conflict.

King Edward’s death and Harold’s swift coronation ignited rival claims, foreign threats, and political intrigue that would ultimately cost Harold the crown he fought so fiercely to defend.

The Saxon Times reimagines this extraordinary year as if reported by a contemporary English newspaper, bringing the events of 1066 to life through the voices of its fictional reporters.

This unique narrative journey begins with the consecration of Westminster Abbey in December 1065 and concludes on New Year’s Eve 1066, with England’s new king seeking refuge in a nunnery at Barking.

Blending historical accuracy with creative storytelling, The Saxon Times offers a fresh perspective on one of the most dramatic years in English history — a year of kings, battles, betrayal, and the turning of an age.

To commemorate the 960^th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, The Saxon Times will be available at the reduced price of £12.50 until the 14^th October 2026.

Available now at: The Saxon Times, History Walks, Talks and Books by David Clarke