EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 12 MIN

Hereward the Wake: The Fenland Rebel Who Challenged William the Conqueror

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

This episode examines Hereward’s uprising in East Anglia after 1066, looking at what contemporary chronicles and archaeological evidence reveal about his tactics and the Norman response. We separate the historical facts from later romanticised narratives, exploring how his defiance affected William’s consolidation of power in England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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