The Sack of Peterborough ⚔️ Hereward Rises!

In this episode we cover the rise of the most renowned rebel to take a stand against William the Conquer: Hereward.

The son a thegn, Hereward was exiled before the Conquest, only to find his home and native land overrun by Normans.

This is his early story, specifically focusing on the characters and events surrounding the Sack of Peterborough in 1070 AD.

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This video is part of a larger series on the battles and times of William the Conqueror after Hastings.

Previous Parts:

Part One:    • What Happened Immediately After the B...  

Part Two:    • The Siege of Exeter 1068 AD ⚔️ Norman...  

Part Three:    • William the Conqueror's Northern Camp...  

Part Four:    • The Battles of Durham & York  (Early ...  

Part Five:    • The Harrying of the North (1069-70 AD...  

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You might also find this epic biography on Harold Godwinson interesting over on our sister channel History Hub:    • Harold Godwinson: King of England in ...  

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