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Around 1,000 reenactors stage the Norman conquest at Hastings
About 1,000 historical reenactors staged the Norman conquest of England at Hastings on 10 and 11 October 2026.
The event marked 960 years since the Battle of Hastings.
It portrayed the conquest led by William the Conqueror.
Around 13,000 people watched.
The battle is described as a foundational event in European history.
The reenactment was among Europe’s largest historical events of its kind.
The event took place over two days.
About 1,000 reenactors staged the Norman conquest of England at Hastings.
The event marked the 960th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings.
The reenactment took place on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 2026.
It drew 13,000 spectators.
- Who
- About 1,000 reenactors took part, with 13,000 spectators.
- What
- They reenacted the Norman conquest of England.
- When
- October 10 and 11, 2026.
- Where
- Hastings.
- Why
- To mark the 960th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings.
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The reenactment began at Hastings.
The two-day reenactment concluded.
- Reenactors
- About 1,000
- Spectators
- 13,000
- Location
- Hastings
- Anniversary
- 960th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings
- Dates
- October 10–11, 2026
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