William the Conqueror

54m 55s

Lucy investigates how William the Conqueror won not just the Battle of Hastings but the battle for England.

Previews + Extras

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    Episode 2 Preview

    S2 E2 - 30s

    Lucy investigates how William the Conqueror won not just the Battle of Hastings but the battle for England.

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    William the Conqueror: The Bayeux Tapestry

    S2 E2 - 3m 12s

    There's one historical artefact that tells us exactly why William the Conqueror thought he should be King of England. It's over 230 feet long and over 900 years old. Its the Bayeux Tapestry.

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    Coming Face to Face with William the Conqueror

    S2 E2 - 3m 35s

    What is it like to come face to face with William the Conqueror? Lucy Worsley examines three rare coins from the 1060s, which locals buried in the ground in fear as William's Army surged North to pacify York.

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