Nov 9 2026 BLOODY NORMANS!

BLOODY NORMANS!

Ever wondered why our justice system, education, politics and the very fabric of the Establishment work the way they do? You can trace much of it back to one pivotal year: 1066.

That was the year William the Conqueror — aka William the Bastard — crossed the Channel with his Norman army, defeated the English and seized the crown as William I.

The Norman Conquest turned society upside down, reshaping power, politics and everyday life across England and sending shockwaves throughout the British Isles. Its legacy? We’re still living with it today!

Join us for two fascinating talks exploring the events leading up to the Norman invasion, the conquest itself and its far-reaching consequences. Discover how one invasion changed Britain forever — and why the Normans still matter today!

Alan of Salisbury had ‘man flu’ and so did not attend the evening . The great news was we had the ‘renown’  Gloria Moss, for an extended talk.