Men of the fyrd, flee! Retreat! There is no glory in a pointless death. Escape to the safety of the trees #BattleofHastings #Battle1066

This is not over. We know this land – every Norman that pursues us throughout the night will be ambushed #BattleofHastings #Battle1066

The battle has been lost but a war will be fought. We will not just submit to this Conqueror #BattleofHastings #Battle1066

I escaped the battle. A foolish knight tried to cut me down in the dark. He fell into a ravine and I fled on his steed! #Battle1066

Thousands fell in battle - not just our king but many of our lords and thegns too. I fear this was a conclusive victory. #Battle1066

That cruel and vindictive William of Normandy refused to turn over Harold's body to his mother - even after Gytha offered his weight in gold

I am back in London. Warriors from across the country are flocking here in anticipation of a second battle #Battle1066

Edgar Ætheling has been proclaimed – but not crowned – our new king. He is but a teenager with no experience #Battle1066

I have met other survivors from Hastings. One says he saw Saxon Farmer flee the battlefield. I thought he died but perhaps not… #Battle1066

The earls Edwin and Morcar steer our new king Edgar, but towns like Canterbury are willingly submitting to the Norman invaders #Battle1066

I joined a sortie on London Bridge, fighting the Norman vanguard. They retreated, but the Londoners had no real conviction #Battle1066

The elite bow their necks to the yoke and kiss the feet of William of Normandy. There will be no resistance in the south #Battle1066

The Normans have left London's shadow for now, but the damage is done. There is no strength, no passion to continue the fight #Battle1066

Well, there you have it. The leading magnates of London are marching 30 miles to Berkhamsted to submit to William of Normandy #Battle1066

@loptafloat A few, but they fear being ostracised by the community. Many of us are considering retreating north and rallying support there.

You ask why did I not return to the north with the remaining rebellious earls? I will soon. But I need to see this coronation… #battle1066

Norman thugs prowl the street looking for trouble. They are building a new fortress in the city to keep us obedient #Battle1066

Norman vagabonds are already surrounding Westminster Abbey. At the first sign of trouble tomorrow, London will be set aflame #Battle1066

I saw William of Normandy leave Westminster Abbey shaking head to foot due to disturbances. An inauspicious start to his rule! #Battle1066

.William of Normandy is not my king. I will honour King Harold and keep fighting. Maybe I'll join those rebels based in the Fens… #Battle1066