Podcasts History The British History Podcast 416 The Harrying of the North

416 The Harrying of the North

Published: April 17, 2023, 10:58 p.m.

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In 1069, William the Conqueror\\u2019s 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 [\\u2026]

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