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William I grey plaque

Commemorative plaque
William I grey plaque
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This grey commemorative plaque records: Tradition says that William the Conqueror landed at Bulverhythe and dined on this stone
King William I of England, also known as William the Conqueror, was the Duke of Normandy who invaded England in 1066, defeating Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings to become King of England, significantly altering the course of English history through Norman rule and administrative reforms.

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