950 Years ago today (1 Viewer)

[Ivanhoe]

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-37649912

_The wind from Hastings_ By Luis Royo

 

[Al Fisher]

And my ancestors were there . . .

Bosun AL

 

[Martin Tabony]

Bloody foreigners, coming over here with their castles!

Martin

 

[jazzeum]

When I was young, I lived overseas and went to British schools and learning about the Battle of Hastings was one of the earliest things I learned. It still stands out for me, especially the death of King Harold.