Many of you may have seen or included a visit to the Bayeux Tapestry when putting together, tours of Normandy in northwest France. In 70 meters of wool thread, embroidered on linen cloth it tells the story of William, Duke of Normandy who became King of England in 1066 after the Battle of Hastings.
Bring the story to life by using the Read More link and discover where the great Norman army landed at Pevensey Bay on England's south coast and march into history at Battle Abbey and experience the most famous battlefield in the country.
The medieval citadel of Rye makes a very good hub for a travel less, see more programme featuring the historic castles at Pevensey, Bodiam and Herstmonceux and the world-renowned gardens at Pashley Manor, Sissinghurst Castle, Batemans and Great Dixter. You might also like to add a Masterclass in the social history of tea at the British Tea Museum in Hastings Old Town, an area that has been frequently used in the filming of 'Foyle's War'. |
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