The Sack of Peterborough ⚔️ Hereward Rises!
Bert's Battles
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.
This video is part of a larger series on the battles and times of William the Conqueror after Hastings.
Previous Parts:
Part One: https://youtu.be/PFy28ePbgTM
Part Two: https://youtu.be/JHkqlUqR7yw
Part Three: https://youtu.be/oIIqEQ0Cf44
Part Four: https://youtu.be/UFn2BKvk9m8
Part Five: https://youtu.be/kcmLFdmG10M
You might also find this epic biography on Harold Godwinson interesting over on our sister channel History Hub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1o9L8eKSoY&
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