From before the Norman Conquest to Magna Carta: An engaging journey through early English history

1066 represents one of the most famous periods in history – it was the year of the Battle of Hastings and the start of the Norman Conquest. While most of us are familiar with these events, how much do we really know about what is a far more complex story?

As a follow-up to local author Charles Boundy’s first book, Ice to Athelstan – The Emergence of England, a 10,000-year Journey from the Last Ice Age to England’s First Crowned King, his new book, Conquest to Charter – The Resilience of England 940 – 1272, brings the early history of England and her neighbouring countries to life for the general reader.

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(Pictured is Thame Mayor, Cllr Andy Gilbert with Charles Boundy)