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Hastings

War Walks Series 2

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Professor Richard Holmes walks and rides over the Hastings battlefield that marks a turning point in British history, handling the weapons and equipment of the period and becoming a Norman knight to reveal just how close William the Conqueror came to defeat.

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Role	Contributor
Presenter	Richard Holmes
Producer	Steven Clarke
Series Producer	Mark Fielder
Director	Steven Clarke

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