History KS2 and KS3 The Saxon Times is a look at how the events of 1066 may have been reported by an English newspaper - with a little interference from the Normans. It is a uniquely English view of what happened in that momentous year and a very different look at the tumultuous events of the year 1066 that includes the Norman Conquest of England. The Saxon Times takes the form of a series of pages from a contemporary newspaper, reporting on events as they unfolded and appeared to contemporary people, and a selection of excerpts from the book are now available as a class resource from the author, David Clarke. The Saxon Times aims: • to inspire curiosity to know more about the past • to increase knowledge and understanding about 1066 • to understand how people’s lives have shaped the nation The Saxon Times will: • identify the significant events of 1066 • help develop perspective and argument • help weigh the available evidence • includes topical advertisements and by lines, such as ‘Ask Brother Ealdred’ and ‘The Food Section’, that provide humour, insight and help promote interest in life at the time. • Help understand the complexity of people’s lives and the relationships between different groups The Saxon Times provides a complete account of the year 1066 and full background to these resources. Further information on the Saxon Times, the resources available, thumbnail views and details of ‘how to buy’ individual sheets can be found at www.1066haroldsway.co.uk

The Saxon Times is a look at how the events of 1066 may have been reported by an English newspaper - with a little interference from the Normans. It is a uniquely English view of what happened in that momentous year and a very different look at the tumultuous events of the year 1066 that includes the Norman Conquest of England. The Saxon Times takes the form of a series of pages from a contemporary newspaper, reporting on events as they unfolded and appeared to contemporary people, and a selection of excerpts from the book are now available as a class resource from the author, David Clarke. The Saxon Times aims: • to inspire curiosity to know more about the past • to increase knowledge and understanding about 1066 • to understand how people’s lives have shaped the nation The Saxon Times will: • identify the significant events of 1066 • help develop perspective and argument • help weigh the available evidence • includes topical advertisements and by lines, such as ‘Ask Brother Ealdred’ and ‘The Food Section’, that provide humour, insight and help promote interest in life at the time. • Help understand the complexity of people’s lives and the relationships between different groups This set of seven A3 posters to download reflect on: • the death of King Edward the Confessor, the candidates to the throne and the coronation of King Harold II • never trust a Norman • the traitor Tostig and Ask Brother Ealdred • Halley’s Comet • Norman fleet built and Tostig’s travels • Hasty Hardrada and the North for the Norse • the Battle of Stamford Bridge On publication, The Saxon Times will provide a complete account of the year 1066 and full background to these resources. Further information on the Saxon Times, the resources available, thumbnail views and details of ‘how to buy’ individual sheets can be found at www.1066haroldsway.co.uk

The Saxon Times King’s Game has been devised to give an idea of the timescale for the major events of that tumultuous year 1066, in a fun and entertaining format. An ideal activity to introduce 1066, reinforce the events of 1066 or as an end-of-term activity.   They present the story of 1066 from the Death of Edward the Confessor, the coronation of King Harold II to the Battle of Hastings.   The game is A3 size 1066, The Battle of Hastings, History KS2 & KS3

The Saxon Times is a look at how the events of 1066 may have been reported by an English newspaper - with a little interference from the Normans. It is a uniquely English view of what happened in that momentous year and a very different look at the tumultuous events of the year 1066 that includes the Norman Conquest of England. The Saxon Times takes the form of a series of pages from a contemporary newspaper, reporting on events as they unfolded and appeared to contemporary people, and a selection of excerpts from the book are now available as a class resource from the author, David Clarke. The Saxon Times aims: • to inspire curiosity to know more about the past • to increase knowledge and understanding about 1066 • to understand how people’s lives have shaped the nation The Saxon Times will: • identify the significant events of 1066 • help develop perspective and argument • help weigh the available evidence • includes topical advertisements and by lines, such as ‘Ask Brother Ealdred’ and ‘The Food Section’, that provide humour, insight and help promote interest in life at the time. • Help understand the complexity of people’s lives and the relationships between different groups This set of six A3 posters to download reflect on: • Hastings, Hastings Castle and the start of the advance on London • The road to Dover, Canterbury surrenders, march on Southwark, Guildford and Winchester • Guildford, ‘Ask Brother Ealdred’ and Job Advert – ‘The Varengian Guard’ • William’s Master Plan for English Domination, the selling of a country • The Food Section, Come Dine with the Normans • the final days, terror sweeps London, the coronation On publication, The Saxon Times will provide a complete account of the year 1066 and full background to these resources Further information on the Saxon Times, the resources available, thumbnail views and details of ‘how to buy’ individual sheets can be found at www.1066haroldsway.co.uk

The Saxon Times King’s Game has been devised to give an idea of the timescale for the major events of that tumultuous year 1066, in a fun and entertaining format. An ideal activity to introduce 1066, re-inforce the events of 1066 or as an end-of-term activity. They present the story of 1066 from the Death of Edward the Confessor, the coronation of King Harold II that indirectly led to the Battle of Hastings, to Duke William’s progress through southern England to his coronation on 25th December 1066. The game is A3 size 1066, The Battle of Hastings, History KS2 & KS3

Three great Saxon Times General Knowledge Quizzes that cover all the key events of 1066 suitable for KS2 and KS3: Learning outcomes • Reinforce and revise 1066 - Aims • Inspire curiosity to know more about the past • Increase knowledge of 1066, the year of the Norman invasion