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The Vikings try to invade again
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The battle of Stamford Bridge 25th September 1066 Harald Hardrada and Tostig landed with a massive army of over 8,000 Norwegians in the North of England. They took York and declared Harald Hardrada King of England. On hearing of the Viking (Norse) invasion, Harold Godwinson quickly gathered what men he could and marched 187 miles north to face him. They marched 37 - 45 miles a day, going as fast as they could and carryng their heavy kit with them. The two armies met at Stamford Bridge, just outside York, on 25 September 1066. It was a bloody battle and one in which Harold's army (the Saxons) broke through the Viking invaders front line to go on and win the battle.
The Battle of Stamford Bridge was one of the most impressive victories any Saxon King ever won. The Vikings didn't know what hit them. Harold's men killed Harald Hardrada and Tostig. It was such a fierce battle that only twenty four of the three hundred ships, that came to England carry the 8,000 soldiers, returned to Norway. King Harold's celebrations of victory were cut short as news came of the impending Norman invasion and no-one was left along the south coast of England to stop them! The Saxon army raced back south to face the Norman invaders. Harold and his men must have been shattered, but you would never have known it from the battle that followed (now known as the Battle of Hastings). |
The first to try and seize the crown and invade England was Harald Hardrada of Norway. He was helped by Harold's brother Tostig, who was exiled from England.
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Contents The Norman Invasion of England - introduction Meet the four claimants to the English throne (includes family tree) Who was the leader of the Normans? Who were the Normans? Houses, clothes, food Where did William fight Harold for the English Throne? What happened at the Battle of Hastings? Who died with an arrow in his eye? William becomes King - plus Domesday Book info |
The Bayeux Tapestry - introduction What is the Bayeux Tapestry about? Questions and answers about the Bayeux Tapestry Part one Questions and answers about the Bayeux Tapestry Part two |
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