York
History's Greatest Cities
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York after the Battle of Hastings
This chapter discusses the events after the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and the subsequent conquest of York by William. It explores how Harold's depleted forces gave William the advantage and how William commissioned the building of two castles in York. The chapter also highlights the significance of York as the only place outside of London with two castles, indicating its importance in medieval England.
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