Burning of Southwark
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title:
Burning of Southwark
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The Burning of Southwark was a battle fought in Southwark during the Norman Conquest of England in October 1066. The Norman soldiers of William, Duke of Normandy fought with Anglo-Saxon soldiers in Southwark for control of London Bridge, crossing the River Thames to the English capital London. The Normans defeated the Anglo-Saxons in the battle but withdrew from Southwark due to strong local resistance, setting fire to the town during their retreat to spread terror. Southwark was destroyed and W
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Battle in England in 1066
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burning_of_Southwark
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2024-02-21T10:33:37Z
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