But just three weeks earlier, on 25 September 1066, the Anglo-Saxons had been engaged in a battle of arguably equal importance that would ultimately cost them victory to William the Conqueror at ...

Shifting circumstances at Stamford Bridge have now granted him an unexpected ... with our writers and correspondents busying themselves in the background. Thank you for being here with us.

Some shops in Stamford Bridge, on the River Derwent, were left damaged and some roads were covered with flood water on Monday. Other properties in the shopping area narrowly escaped flooding.

King Harold led his army, most of whom were on foot, across 185 miles in just four days. The English army marched day and night with such speed that Hardrada’s army only knew of King Harold’s ...