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To book<\/a> <\/strong>

The Archaeological Walk that explores the City of London at the end of the Saxon period and at the beginning of the Norman. Virtual version of the walk is on at 7.30pm Tues 6th January 2026

The Norman Conquest of 1066 defines Britain in a way unmatched by any other event. And on this walk we explore the London that William conquered and how he changed England for all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

London was England’s most important City, but not yet the capital. It was crucial to William in his attempt to conquer the realm. But his army could not fight their way across the heavily defended London Bridge after the defeat of the English King, Harold, at the Battle of Hastings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The future of England was in the balance as he ravaged the country seeking a way across the river and to persuade the English that resistance was hopeless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once across the river, the English leaders sued for peace, and William was crowned at the newly built Westminster Abbey. The English hoped for a strong King who would rule with the people. But William began by building Castles to oppress the Citizens, and soon swept aside the English Aristocracy and establishment and replaced them with the Conquerors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was a death blow to Anglo-Saxon culture, but the City made an accommodation with the new regime and the first Lord Mayor of London was an Englishman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, on the walk we explore the Late Saxon City of London, and how it changed in 11th and 12th Centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walk is by Kevin Flude, former Archaeologist at the Museum of London
Kevin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Book:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Walk by Kevin Flude for London Walks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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