.King Harold has planted his standard in the hill. It shows a dragon and signifies a united Wessex #Battle1066

Good luck brother, King Harold. #Battle1066

Do you hear that war cry? “Holy Cross” the Saxons shout; a reminder of our Lord inspires courage! #Battle1066

The Norman infantry retreat; those that faced King Harold and the housecarls have suffered terribly #Battle1066

How awful! The housecarls are killing the Normans – and their mounts – with single blows from their fearsome battleaxes! #Battle1066

Many Saxons fell under that onslaught, but the Normans have little to celebrate. The higher ground is proving unassailable! #Battle1066

The housecarl battle-axes easily penetrate Norman armour. King Harold is holding the line well! #Battle1066

Where is William of Normandy? Has he fallen? #BattleofHastings #Battle1066

That man riding into the thick of the battle is Bishop Odo, William of Normandy’s half-brother #BattleofHastings #Battle1066

Oh no – the right flank of King Harold’s army are being slaughtered! #BattleofHastings #Battle1066

The change of direction of the archers has caught my countrymen off guard! #BattleofHastings #Battle1066

This will become a slaughter… The lightly-wounded men try to leave but they are hampered by the fallen #BattleofHastings #Battle1066

HAROLD! #BattleofHastings #Battle1066

I… must leave this place. #BattleofHastings #Battle1066

I am in Winchester. Others wish to continue the fight, but I haven't the appetite. I'm sure William of Normandy will come to me #Battle1066

I now know what happened to King Harold. His body was buried on an anonymous cliff; overlooking the coast he once defended #Battle1066

I will not recognise Edgar as England’s new king; Hastings taught me that the ‘true’ king is whoever commands the largest army #Battle1066

Representatives from William of Normandy have arrived. They require a sign of fealty and further rent. I have agreed #Battle1066

Some criticise me, but there’s nothing to be gained by opposing William of Normandy. I must think of the people of Winchester #Battle1066

.William of Normandy’s claim to rule is based on the memory of Edward, which I intend to celebrate, thereby ensuring my own survival #battle1066