The Battle of Hastings

History: A Battle of Hastings warrior - dressed up as a warrior of the period - visited Islamia Girls School to discuss the armours, weapons and clothing from the 1066 England under the reign of King Harold. The students had a chance to try on helmets,hold shields and feel the 15kl weight of the armour the warriors had to wear during the battle. A Q & A period followed after the display and speech and the students had an opportunity to discuss and compare armours from past and present times; how the Norman invasion affected England and the importance of the Domesday book. The workshop was lively and very interactive.