Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning:the Middle Ages:the Beginning and an End:the Norman Invasion
This lesson from a Middle Ages Literature unit focuses on the Norman Invasion of 1066 and the impact it had on the English language. It discusses the events leading up to the changes from the Anglo-Saxon Old English to Middle English...
Other
Norman Conquest of Anglo Saxons
A colorful site depicting the Norman Conquest. Background information, description, results and effects of Battle of Hastings included. Also includes timelines, diagrams and worksheets corresponding to the site. Easy to read and navigate.
BBC
Bbc History: History Trails: Conquest: The Norman Yoke: Symbol or Reality?
Article answers the question of whether the Normans put England under a brutal yoke of control or was this more of a myth created much later after the fact.
BBC
Bbc: The Normans: Monty's Proud Ancestors?
The author uses an excellent example of a debate he had with Field Marshall Montgomery (of World War 2 fame) in which "Monty" argued it was the Normans who have made England what it is today. The author points out the contributions of...
Carnegie Mellon University
Carenegie Mellon: Scs: Collection: Medieval and Anglo Saxon Recipes
Site with recipes of Anglo-Saxon and Medieval times from the British Museum Cookbook.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Anglo Saxons Invade England
This site from North Park University contains a brief summary of the invasion of the Anglo-Saxons into England around the 5th century.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: The Norman Conquest: What Happened in 1066?
Find out what led to the end of the Anglo-Saxon era in England.
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: What Happened to the Anglo Saxons and Vikings?
Learn what brought an end to Anglo-Saxon and Viking rule in England while finding out about the life of Edward the Confessor who became King of England in 1042.
BBC
Bbc Radio 4: Voices of the Powerless: Castles and Cruelty: Norman Conquest
This site explores the effects of the Norman Conquest, particularly in the north of England. Content includes an analysis of Clifford's Tower, the Norman impact on York, the Normans building of power, serfs and slaves, and more. Audio...
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Essential Norman Conquest
This rich site offers an interactive timeline, interactive 3D and 2D maps, as well as in interactive tour of the Bayeux Tapestry and other features.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Norman Conquest in the Middle Ages
History Questions: Norman Conquest Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Edward the Confessor
History for Kids presents a history of Edward the Confessor, an Anglo-Saxon King of England, stepson of Canute the Great, and the last king from the House of Wessex. Site includes resources for teachers.