England was one of the wealthiest kingdoms in Europe. This was due to successful farming and trade in the towns and villages. The king, his earls and the Church all profited from this through taxes.

“These residences and churches together (around the year ... “The Bayeux Tapestry is integral to the way everyone thinks of Anglo-Saxon England and the Norman Conquest.

The former Holy Trinity Church is the oldest standing building in Colchester city centre, and its tower was built by the Anglo-Saxons in about ... is listed on Historic England's Heritage at ...

During his reign, William crushed rebellions, controlled Anglo-Saxon women, overhauled the Church and built a series of castles across England to establish control. After defeating Harold ...