The Harrying of the North (1069-1070) - The Wrath of a King

The largest mass slaughter in the history of the British Isles lies at the hands of England's recent conqueror. William I unleashes his fury and punishment upon those who are perceived as enemies of the crown. A great famine follows the king's terrifying wrath in the great Harrying of the North.
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[@wilsontheconqueror8101]

It left such an impression on William & apparently the people's of the time. That writers stated that part of Williams confession on his death bed was his recognition of the Harrying of the North because of its severity & destruction. Now whether William really had a guilty conscience or his biographers were attempting to assuage his guilt. But it must have been BAD! Good video! 👍🏻 As a history fan in the U.S. im always fascinated by the mother country of England & British isles. Ireland,Scotland & Wales have such a great history! William the Conquerors time is always interesting.

[@SketchyPast-gz8zs]

Thank you for the comment. Absolutely important to mention in future videos on the King's later life. Will be sure to include it.

[@neilscrivener528]

Another well produced, informative video, well done

[@johnharris7756]

Really well put together video. You should have added that on his deathbed he even repented for that, and was afraid of having to answer for those sins

[@SketchyPast-gz8zs]

Thank you, I appreciate that. I'll be looking into William's life and death some more and will be sure to mention this on a future video about the King's later life.

[@sehrascrivener1724]

What a tyrant he was!! Definitely hope he had a stain on his soul