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Anglo saxons invade Britain
The Anglo-Saxons first tried invading in the 4th century, but the Roman army were quick to send them home again! -
597
Religion
It wasn’t until the Pope in Rome sent over a missionary – a monk called Augustine – that the Anglo-Saxons became Christians. -
793
Invasion
The Vikings invaded Anglo-Saxon Britain several times, plundering and raiding towns and villages along the British coastline. -
1066
the Battle of Hastings.
The next invasion in one of the most famous battles of our history -
Oct 14, 1066
The beggining
A descendant of Viking raiders, William brought his army of Normans to Britain to take on the new king, the two armies fought at the Battle of Hastings. -
Oct 14, 1066
The end
The Normans were victorious and Harold was killed. This signalled the end of Anglo-Saxon rule in Britain. England now had a Norman king, King William I, or William the Conqueror. -
1500
Creation Modern English
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Actual English