Image gallery for: Posted by @virtualmythos william the conqueror born in normandy in 1028 was a formidable leader in 1066 he embarked on a daring invasion of england defeating king harold ii at the battle of hastings with this victory he became the first norman king of england forever changing the course of history his reign laid the foundation for the medieval english monarchy and left an indelible mark on the nation williamtheconqueror britishmonarchy englishheritage history england uk visitengland architecture northumberland photography castle britain heritage visitbritain nationaltrust nature englishhistory englishheritagesites travel historicengland ruins architecturephotography yorkshire explore naturephotography stonehenge castles medieval landscapephotography warrior piokok