Kids Rule! TV - The Norman Conquest
Join Esme for a time-travelling adventure, headed to one of the most iconic years in English history: 1066! It doesn't get any more epic than the Saxons vs the Normans, in the battle that will decide England's fate for centuries to come. That's right it's Battle of Hastings time. Who will win? Shh... no spoilers!
At the end of the episode, test your knowledge in a quickfire quiz!
Watch the entire seriesEverything You need to know about the battle of Hastings
The Battle of Hastings is one of the most famous battles in England. Taking place on 14 October 1066, the battle changed the course of English history. It not only determined who would wear the English crown, but also marked the start of a massive change in English society.
Find out everything you need to know, and more, about the Battle!
Discover moreWhat's for dinner in a Norman castle?
A festive Norman feast is taking place at Sherborne Old Castle. But can you guess what’s on the Christmas lunch menu?
Feasts were important events for the Normans and they were used to celebrate special occasions like Christmas or the end of the harvest. The types of food served to people and where they were seated at the table depended on their status. Let’s join the Norman bishop Roger of Salisbury as he hosts a Christmas feast…
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Learn how to draw William the Conqueror
Calling all aspiring artists! Join Wesley Robins, illustrator of English Heritage Kids Rule! magazine, for a fun, draw-along art tutorial.
Wesley will explain step-by-step how to draw William the Conqueror, who led the Norman Conquest of England – so grab some paper and a pencil or pen and get ready to draw along with him! Plus, read the page to find out more about William and what happened in 1066.
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A Day in the Life Episode 4: Normans
What was life like for children in Norman England? Join Henry for a day in his life as a kitchen servant in Rochester Castle in 1154 to find out.
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HOMES THROUGH HISTORY Episode 2: MEET KING HENRY II’S LORD STEWARD
Find out why the Normans built Dover Castle, what working for the king is like, where the king keeps his wealth and what he has for breakfast!
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What Was Life Like? Episode 4: Normans | Meet William the Conqueror and King Harold
Join young Member Will as he interviews King Harold and William the Conqueror, to learn about the events leading up to England's most famous battle.
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Harold vs William - Whose Crown? | Animated History
Discover why Harold and William both thought they were the rightful heir to the English throne and how they planned to win the Battle of Hastings.
Things to make and do: get creative with our Norman themed activities
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BATTLE OF HASTINGS WHO’S WHO?
Can you guess who your opponent has on their card? Download this Battle of Hastings themed guessing game to learn about the people of 1066.
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Make a Model of the Great Tower
Make your own model of the Great Tower at Dover Castle. Follow our easy step-by-step instructions, then display your model to impress your friends!
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NORMAN-INSPIRED BAKING
The Normans loved a sweet treat just like us! Download our recipe for Norman spiced date loaf and get baking with the help of a grown-up.
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Colour your own Norman town
Download this Norman colouring page to create your own version of our history timeline poster, using coloured pencils, pens or paints.
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Design your own coat of arms
Learn about the history of coats of arms including who had them, why they were used and what they looked like, before creating your own!
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Design a Great Tower
If you were designing a great tower like the one at Dover Castle, what would you put in it? Draw your dream tower plan with our downloadable sheet.
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More things to make and do
Browse our best ideas and get crafty with history. There’s plenty to be inspired by – just follow our easy-to-use instructions to get making!
Test your knowledge with our fun quizzes!
The Kids Rule! Guide to The Norman Conquest (Issue 16)
Read the Kids Rule! magazine online to learn about life in Norman England. Build your own motte and bailey castle, learn about the events of the Battle of Hastings and take our quiz to find out if you could have organised the Norman invasion!
This is issue 16 in our series of Kids Rule! magazines, designed to help you discover more about the past through fun facts, illustrated stories, games, puzzles and competitions.
Read Kids Rule OnlineThe Kids Rule! Guide to The Norman Conquest (Issue 4)
Read Kids Rule! magazine online to learn about life in Norman England, discover our Norman sites and take our quiz to find out if you could make it as a chivalrous Norman knight.
This is issue 4 in our series of Kids Rule! magazines, designed to help you discover more about the past through fun facts, illustrated stories, games, puzzles and competitions.
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NORMAN SETTLEMENT POSTER: MAKE YOUR MEGA TIMELINE
We've created a series of posters showing how people lived in England through the ages, like this one showing life in a Norman settlement.
Each of the posters follows on from each other, so that when you download them all from the Kids Rule! pages, you can create your own mega timeline of English history!
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