William the Conqueror’s (1066-87) arrival on England’s shores shook the land to its very core. No leader left such a perennial legacy upon England as William the Conqueror. The language and the culture would be forever altered as the Norman conquest eviscerated Saxon civilisation. Discover the story of the young duke who went from an enduring a childhood with a target on his back in a crumbling duchy to being the most influential and significant figure in the 11th century.

William I – King of England, Duke of Normandy

Orderic Vitalis – chronicler and Benedictine monk

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The trailer for the upcoming first episode of The Kings and Queens podcast. Coming to you on Friday 17th April. @kingaqueenspod and on Facebook.

For 1000 years, the Kings and Queens have forged and shaped the land, from England to the United Kingdom. Delve into their fascinating, individual stories; from the chivalric warriors, to the hungry war-mongers to the nefarious tyrants. Discover the monarchs at their most prestigious and most fragile.

Hosted by Jonny Langton

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