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 Battle of Hastings 950th anniversary infographic
Graphic shows timeline of the year 1066, and impact of the Norman invasion.
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HISTORY

Battle of Hastings 950th anniversary

By Mike Tyler

October 14, 2016 - The Battle of Hastings, perhaps the most important battle ever fought on English soil, took place 950 years ago. William the Conqueror’s victory swept away Anglo-Saxon rule, bringing about a new social order, language and political system that had a lasting impact on Britain.

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PUBLISHED: 23/09/2016; STORY: Graphic News; PICTURES: Getty Images, Wikimedia Commons
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