Who won the Battle of Hastings?

Your Task

The Battle of Hastings is shrouded in mystic and mystery. Come with Tim Gurry as he visits the battlefield and examines the Bayeux Tapestry, a contemporary account of an event that changed the course of British history.

Then answer the questions below on screen or in this Word Doc version to save your answers.

1 Where and when did the Battle of Hastings happen?

2 Who was Harold of Wessex?

3 Who was William Duke of Normandy?

4 Why were they opposed to each other?

5 What is the Bayeux Tapestry and when was it made?

6 What is the history mystery than Tim is asking you to try to solve?

7 How could you work out whether this medieval record is a fair and accurate piece of evidence or a one-sided version of events?

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What are the mysteries of the Battle of Hastings?

Activity 1

Who won the Battle of Hastings?

Your Task