But who were the Anglo-Saxons, Vikings and Normans and what led to the Battle of Hastings? Here's what you need to know. The Anglo-Saxons are a people who inhabited Great Britain from the 5th century.

THE Battle of Hastings is one of the most famous conflicts ... William the Conqueror, as his name suggests, won the battle decisively and went on to re-model England to the way he saw fit.

After their triumph in the Battle of Hastings, the Normans left lasting ... By the end of the day, the Nor­mans had won the field. William faced little opposition after Hastings.

“Generations of scholars have analysed the sources, traditions and theories relating to how the battle was won and lost, and more has been written about Hastings than any other British battle.

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THE Battle of Hastings is one of the most famous conflicts ... William the Conqueror, as his name suggests, won the battle decisively and went on to re-model England to the way he saw fit.