Edgar the AthelingNovember 1066
William cannot attack London directly so to decides to isolate it
England · Warfare / Norman Invasion Wars. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
William cannot attack London directly so to decides to isolate it
William attacks some of Edgars forces & then moves upstream to Berkshire
William I the Conqueror crosses the Thames at Wallingford & moves to Berkhampstead. Crosses the Thames at Wallingford & moves to Berkhampstead
Cannot attack London directly so decides to surround it
Attacks Edgars forces while laying siege to Southwark & moves upstream to Berkshire
Crosses the Thames at Wallingford & moves to Berkhampstead
Edgar, the Earls of Northumbria & Mercia & the Archbishops of Canterbury & York submit to William I the Conqueror. Edgar, the Earls of Northumbria & Mercia & the Archbishops of Canterbury & York submit
Edgar, the Earls of Northumbria & Mercia & the Archbishops of Canterbury & York submit to William I the Conqueror. Edgar, the Earls of Northumbria & Mercia & the Archbishops of Canterbury & York submit
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