The Norman Conquest -After The Battle TV Choice dvds

The Battle of Hastings was only the start of the Norman Conquest.

What happened next? How did it change Britain? This video looks at how William consolidated his grip over England: how he distributed the land among his barons, how castles were used to dominate the local population and how the fuedal system worked. Major events are covered, such as 'the Harrying of the North' and the Domesday Survey.

The film explains how views of the Norman Conquest have changed over the centuries, and invites students to discuss its impact

 23 mins, 2002

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