Category Archives: Stamford Bridge

After the battle

After the battle of Hastings was won, William of Normandy expected the English lords to pay tribute to him. However, this did not happen. So he decided to rest his army for some time before proceeding to London.

Battle of Stamford Bridge

King Harald of Norway (commonly known as Harald Hardrada) was one of the many claimants to the throne of England.  He believed he had a right to the throne of England based on a treaty between the King of Norway and one of earlier Kings of England.
In early September 1066, Harald invaded northern England with [...]

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