Season 9 · Episode 416
416 – The Harrying of the North
The British History Podcast · Jamie Jeffers
April 17, 202350m 40s
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Show Notes
<p>In 1069, William the Conqueror’s brutal campaign, known as the Harrying of the North, devastates Yorkshire and surrounding areas. This scorched-earth strategy aims to quash northern rebellions, leading to widespread destruction, famine, and a significant reduction in population. The campaign, criticized even by contemporaries for its ruthlessness, leaves a lasting impact on the region, altering […]</p>
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