Knut looked like a king of old: wise and stern and fair as he turned to face the rising water. There was something fine about him, looking out to sea, … [Read more...] about Godwinson, Week 10
Archives for July 2020
Godwinson, Week 9
In the Year of Our Lord, 1035, Harold Godwinson was eleven. He felt half a man, though at the Yuletide feast, Swein took his vows as housecarl and … [Read more...] about Godwinson, Week 9
Godwinson, Week 8
Godwin’s family moved from manor to manor, eating the stores of wood put away for all his retainers. But Bosham was their home most of the year, with … [Read more...] about Godwinson, Week 8
The Unjust Men, Week 6
‘Look!’ Shouted young Maximus, his outstretched arm pointing towards the wide gulf, as yet indicating nothing while running half turned back towards … [Read more...] about The Unjust Men, Week 6
Godwinson, Week 7
King Knut came back from Rome when Harold was nine. He brought back books and relics; distributed alms at the quayside, and again at the gates of … [Read more...] about Godwinson, Week 7