Detail from a manuscript, the illustration shows a figure seated on a throne, he is wearing a crown

Conquest: The Making of Norman England

Coming soon to British Library, London

A major exhibition exploring the impact of William the Conqueror on England.

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About Conquest: The Making of Norman England

Beyond the battlefield lies a story of ambition, upheaval and reinvention. Spanning the generations before and after 1066, this exhibition traces the impact of the Norman Conquest. Follow the lives of kings, queens, and rivals, brought vividly to life through extraordinary surviving evidence.   

Come face-to-face with history as it unfolded. Through unique original documents and outstanding works of art, brought together for the first time in a generation, explore powerful themes of conquest, resistance, and cultural transformation.   

Supported by PACCAR, and Cockayne Grants for the Arts. With thanks to Luke and Emily Chappell, Steven Larcombe and Sonya Leydecker and The University of East Anglia.

Marking 1,000 years since the birth of William the Conqueror, this exhibition is part of Millenium: 2027, European Year of the Normans.   

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If you or your company are keen to support Conquest: The Making of Norman England, please get in touch with our Development team by emailing supporters@bl.uk.   

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