The Normans

Although the Norman invasion had its most pronounced effect in England, it also changed the course of Welsh history.

Pembroke Norman walk

Pembroke Norman walk

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Normans

The background

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Under attack

Under attack

Under attack

Normans: the invasion

The invasion

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Early Norman attacks on Wales

Early attacks on Wales

Early Norman attacks on Wales

Early Norman attacks on Wales

The Welsh March

Social change

Social change

Social change

Welsh and English rule

Control of power

Welsh and English


The Story of Wales

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Your story. Our story.

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History blog

Cinema seats

Haggar's Cinema

Phil Carradice blogs about William Haggar - a pioneer of British cinema.

Investiture timeline

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Day-by-day

Take a tour of the 1969 investiture.

Welsh castles

Harlech Castle

Famous fortresses

Start exploring these Welsh strongholds.

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