Just found this great resource about the Battle of Hastings.
1.On the fifth of January 1066 Edward the Confessor, King of England died. Almost immediately, Harold Godwinson of Wessex is made King.
2. At around this time, Harold’s exiled brother, Tostig, returned to England…
3. …causing havoc along the south coast
4. William was preparing to head south, to defend England against the Normans, so hurriedly Tostig fled to the North.
5. But even here, Earls who were allies of Harold’s drove him from England… so he fled on to Scotland
6. In Scotland, Tostig met up with Harald, King of Norway, where he agreed to join forces with him
7. For several months, Harold and his army kept watch on the south coast, ready to defend against William
8. As Harold prepared to return to London, Harald of Norway & Tostig returned to Yorkshire
9. As soon as Godwinson heard this, he headed north with his armies
10. And the two armies met at Stamford Bridge, in Yorkshire, where a battle was fought
11. Sound effect
12.And at the battle of Stamford Bridge, Harald Hardrada and Tostig were both killed, leaving Harold Godwinson as victor.
13. Meanwhile, having heard that Harold had been drawn to the north, William set out to attack southern England with his armies.
14. When he arrived in England, defence was so poor that he even had time to construct a small castle.
15. On hearing the news of William’s approach, Harold once more marched his armies, this time to the south
16. And at Hastings another battle took place…
17. …with Harold killed, leaving William as King of England
Taken from http://www.tes.co.uk/ResourceDetail.aspx?storyCode=6003712 - also available as a PowerPoint
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