Tag Archives: 1066

The Duke’s Tour of Wessex

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THERE’S MORE TO 1066 THAN THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS: Feed the imagination and bring 1066 alive with The Saxon Times and experience the Norman Conquest through the eyes of the Saxon Times reporters.

For more information on The Saxon Times and to LOOK INSIDE visit: www.1066haroldsway.co.uk

This 120 page A4 wire bound resource meets the criteria for History Key Stages 1,2 and 3

Priced at £14.50, it is available from any good bookshop, Amazon or direct from the publisher at: http://www.1066haroldsway.co.uk/saxon-times

THE GOOD KING GUIDE TO 1066

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There’s never been a year like it, three kings of England and a country in turmoil.

Three great battles and a few skirmishes as the contenders fight for the Throne of England

Imagine 1066 and the stories that can be told as that fateful year unfolds and shapes into invasion.

Experience the Norman Conquest  through the eyes of the Saxon Times reporters.

THERE’S MORE TO 1066 THAN THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS

For more information on The Saxon Times and to LOOK INSIDE visit: https://www.1066haroldsway.co.uk/home

The Saxon Times was written to give an amusing yet accurate insight into the events of 1066 and to show the news in a topical light.

Written by a former teacher, this wire bound A4 resource can add to understanding of the Norman Conquest for Key Stages 2 & 3.

Food, Drink and Agony Aunts

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A Humorous and Amusing Reflection Of Life In 1066.

The Saxon Times allows for the free flow of imagination to express what life was like in 1066 and the newspaper format allows for advertisements and special editions such as The Food Section and Ask Brother Ealdred.

A fascinating and momentous year, etched in our minds from school,

Three Kings and three great battles and the most famous battle of all The Battle of Hastings that changed England forever.

But I would still like to know more about the lives of Saxons and Normans in that tumultuous year.

What was England like, what did they eat and drink, how did the treat their aches and pains, survive the seasons and pay their taxes.

This talk is an interesting and amusing take on 1066, drawn from the available historical resources.

THERE MAY BE TROUBLE AHEAD

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The King Is Dead, Long Live the King

Harold Godwinson, so long the Bookies favourite, has been confirmed as King by the Witan.

A spokesperson for Bet Aelfred said that 83% of the bets on who would be crowned King were for Harold Godwinson, 11% of the bets were placed on Harald Hardrada, mainly drawing on his Northern supporters, 5% placed on Duke William, by those with an eye for a killing and 1% on the unknown Edgar the Atheling, a rank outsider.

Bet Aelfred will now be taking bets on who will be King at the end of the year.

The Saxon Times will continue to bring you all the breaking news as it happens.

THERE’S MORE TO 1066 THAN THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS

For the full report behind these headlines and all the reports, read 1066 The Saxon Times and experience the Norman Conquest through the eyes of the Saxon Times reporters.

For more information on The Saxon Times and to LOOK INSIDE visit:

www.1066haroldsway.co.uk/home

KING’S HEALTH DETERIORATES

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Queen Edith rushes to bedside but the King calls for Harold Godwinson, Earl of Wessex and Dux Angolorum, the second most powerful man in the land.

According to an anonymous source, King Edward spoke to Earl Godwinson of his fears for the future and said; “I commend my wife and all my kingdom to your care”.

These fateful words will most likely ignite the wrath of those who seek to be King.

The Saxon Times fears that the King’s rule will soon be over and unless the Witan make a quick decision as to the succession, England will be thrown into turmoil.

The Saxon Times will continue to bring you all the breaking news as it happens.

THERE’S MORE TO 1066 THAN THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS

For the full report behind these headlines and all the reports, read 1066 The Saxon Times and experience the Norman Conquest through the eyes of the Saxon Times reporters.

For more information on The Saxon Times and to LOOK INSIDE visit: http://www.1066haroldsway.co.uk

BREAKING NEWS: SENSATION AT WEST MINSTER

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Yesterday saw the Consecration of the New West Minster at Thorney Island.

The culmination of King Edward’s long held dream of building a new church to the west of the City of London.

Everybody who was everybody in the country was there to celebrate this magnificent new church and the mood of the congregation was one of unbridled joy.

Before the service could begin the Palace released this SENSATIONAL STATEMENT:

‘It is with great regret that we announce that King Edward the Confessor is gravely ill and is unable to attend the ceremony.’

The mood in the church turned somber with many believing that the King’s days were numbered.

Prayers were said for the King.

In the coming days, The Saxon Times will bring you all the breaking news.

THERE’S MORE TO 1066 THAN THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS

For the full report behind these headlines and all the reports, read 1066 The Saxon Times and experience the Norman Conquest through the eyes of the Saxon Times reporters.

For more information on The Saxon Times and to LOOK INSIDE visit:

http://www.1066haroldsway.co.uk/home

The Future is Norman

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THERE’S MORE TO 1066 THAN THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS

For the full report behind these headlines and all the reports, read 1066 The Saxon Times and experience the Norman Conquest through the eyes of the Saxon Times reporters.

For more information on The Saxon Times and to LOOK INSIDE visit: https://www.1066haroldsway.co.uk/home

History’s Not All Black and White

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For the full report behind these headlines and all the reports, read 1066 The Saxon Times and experience the Norman Conquest through the eyes of the Saxon Times reporters.

For more information on The Saxon Times and to LOOK INSIDE visit: https://www.1066haroldsway.co.uk/home

We Should Have Won

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DISASTROUS LOSS MARKS END FOR ANGLO-SAXON ENGLAND

THERE’S MORE TO 1066 THAN THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS

For the full report behind these headlines and all the reports, read 1066 The Saxon Times and experience the Norman Conquest through the eyes of the Saxon Times reporters.

For more information on The Saxon Times and to LOOK INSIDE visit: https://www.1066haroldsway.co.uk/home