Vikings and Norman invasion, Jorvik Centre in York
Vikings and Norman
invasion, Jorvik Centre in
York
Who were normans?
· They were descended
from norse vikings.
· Norman means
norseman or viking.
· They played a major
political, military, and
cultural role in
medieval Europe.
Invasion to England
· The Norman conquest of England began
on 28 September 1066 with the invasion of
England by William, Duke of Normandy.
· The Norman conquest
largely removed the
native ruling class,
replacing it with a foreign,
French-speaking monarchy.
Battle of Hastings
· The Battle of Hastings occurred on
14 October 1066.
· Norman-French army was lead by Duke
William II and the English army was lead
by King Harold II.
· The famous Bayeux Tapestry depicts the
events before and during the battle.
Bayeux Tapestry
Jorvik Centre in York
· Jorvik Centre in York is a museum and
visitor attraction.
· Well-preserved remains of some of...
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