July 2 2012 Battle of Hastings

After leaving Canterbury the next day we went to the Battle of Hastings.The Battle of Hastings is a very important date in English history.On Oct.1066 a battle took place between King Harold the 2nd and William the Conquerer of Normandy.This story is about the two men who were promised the throne of England.William says that Edward had promised the throne to him and Harold took the crown from the dying Edward.Harold said that the throne was given to him on Edward's dying bed.He was told to take care of his wife and gave the kingdom to Harold.A battle insued and William the Conquerer won.He became King and that changed the British history forever.I haven't been able to find photos of the castle and Abbey.There lost somewhere in the computer.Stay tuned for what's ahead.