PeterMacD Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 1066: Duke William the Bastard of Normandy, later known as The Conqueror, landed at Pevensey near Hastings. The battle with Harold was fought on 14 October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Now you know why the Channel Island's own you. :-D William Duke of Normandy brought the Crown of England to his Duchy. in 1204, the English Crown gave up all claims to territory in France. The island's were given the choice, revert to French rule or stay with English Monarch who also holds the older title Duke Of Normandy. The Island's kept to there old alligence. Hence the reigning Monarch is also the Duke of Normandy, the older title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 ....... landed at Pevensey near Hastings........ What was he flying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Well the story is that after his death the body was taken on tour round the kingdom. Eventually it became so ripe it exploded, so you could say he threw himself about. or just went to pieces. :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Mayhem Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Guillaume le Batard, by name and nature. The man who introduced feudalism into our Island. And it's still with us. He was succeeded by his son William Rufus, a name you see all around Hampshire and the New Forest. For a potted history on William, Duke of Normandy, go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_I_of_England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 He also introduced heavy horses to the country. A horse can plough quicker and futher than an Ox, so it was economic explotation, also the Rabbit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapper Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 A visit to see the Tapestry at Bayeux is always worth it. The original is displayed after a larger scale copy which explains what all the pix mean. Fantastic. Then go straight to the Bayeux WW2 museum and the UK cemetery/memorial. A brilliant day out. There are some interesting restaurants in the precincts of the cathedral, so you can finish up there. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john wheatley (R.I.P.) Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 He also introduced heavy horses to the country. A horse can plough quicker and futher than an Ox, so it was economic explotation, also the Rabbit. Never seen a rabbit pull a plough :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 They got'em built in at the front :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 369 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Do you think if he landed today he would still stay? absolutely right about the Bayeux tapestry I relly did not look forward to this part of a recent trip to Normandy but in fact found it very interesting and will definately return at some time,didnt find those restaurants though Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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