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Norman England, Shoreham Academy

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The story of Norman England. Use this alongside your lessons to understand this GCSE unit.
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Episodes

Chapter 1: Emma holds onto Power

In this first chapter we meet Emma and Eathelred. Invasion is on Canute's mind, but Emma has a sneaky plan of her own.

Apr 18, 20207 minEp. 1

Chapter 2: Earl Godwin

Earl Godwin moves from common pirate to Earl of Wessex under Canute's rule.

Apr 18, 20204 minEp. 2

Chapter 3: Edward comes back

Edward comes back from Normandy to claim the throne, but things don't go so well for Alfred.

Apr 18, 20208 minEp. 3

Chapter 4: Edward and Godwin

King Edward and Earl Godwin have a rocky relationship, but who will come out on top?

Apr 18, 202013 minEp. 4

Chapter 6: The Promise

Earl Godwin dies suddenly, and his son Harold makes a terrible mistake,

Apr 18, 202011 minEp. 6

Chapter 12: To London

William might have killed Harold, but he is not yet the king. He needs to decide how to get the country on his side.

Apr 18, 20205 minEp. 12

Chapter 15: The North, and Hereward

William commits his most violent act against the English, and Hereward is the last Anglo-Saxon to stand up to the Normans.

Apr 18, 20205 minEp. 15

Chapter 21: Rufus and Anselm

Rufus gets into more trouble as he fights with Archbishop Anselm. In the end a council has to be called.

Apr 18, 20203 minEp. 21
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