The event that precipitated the conquest was the death of King Edward the Confessor of England. He had lived much of his life in Normandy and had chosen Duke William of Normandy as his successor.

The Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the 1066 Norman invasion and Battle Of Hastings, is to return to England for the first ...

The year 1066 is probably the best-known date in history — and marks the last successful invasion of England by force. William the Conqueror’s decision to invade was born of a wrangle over who ...

The embroidered work, depicting the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, will go on display in London for the first time, on loan from France.

Ten invasions of Britain since 1066. Britons have long considered their island secure from invasion, at least since the Norman Conquest. However, according to author Ian Hernon, there have been a ...

The last invasion of Britain involved bungled military plans, sozzled soldiers and a legendary Welshwoman wielding a pitchfork. Search query. Search. News. Finance. More. Manage your account.

Archaeologists from Cardiff University and the University of Sheffield have combined the latest scientific methods to offer new insights into life during the Norman Conquest of England. Until now ...

The last invasion of Britain was more recent than you think and is an astonishing tale of botched plans, bad luck and drunken soldiers, writes David Barnett. Jump to content.

The 230 foot long embroidered tapestry, which depicts the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, will go on display at the ...

The Bayeux Tapestry is set to return to England for the first time in 900 years, The Telegraph can reveal. A loan deal for ...