The Norman Conquest in York: a Reassessment

In 1068 William the Conqueror finally turned his attention to the north of England, determined to subdue and secure it for his newly conquered kingdom. At the centre of his strategy was the City of York. Under his leadership, and that of his immediate successors, York was transformed into a royal capital in the north.

This lecture will focus on the impact of that transformation on the medieval city, arguing that many of the essential features of the city in the middle ages, and even beyond, were established as a consequence of the Conquest.

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