Битва при Гастингсе.

The town of Battle is located in the south east of England, best known for being the site of the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Senlac Hill is now the location of Battle Abbey, or Abbey of St Martin, erected by William the Conqueror. Today, the abbey ruins, cared for by English Heritage, dominate the centre of the town and are a major tourist attraction. Battle was built up around the abbey and the abbey gateway is still a principal feature of the High Street, although the rest of the building is less well preserved. The gateway is newer than the original abbey though, built in 1338 as further protection from another French invasion! Battle is also known for it being the centre of the British gunpowder industry in the 17th century, and the best supplier in Europe at that time. It is even supposed that the gunpowder used by Guy Fawkes was acquired here. This explains why the oldest effigy of Guy Fawkes is held as an artefact in the Battle Museum. Links to other parts of the mini - series : Ссылки на другие части серии : 1. Battle of Hastings.Part 1. Битва при Гастингсе. 2. From the Vikings to the Normans. Part 2. Битва всё ближе. 3. Kings and Queens of England before the Normans. Короли и Королевы Англии до Норманов. 4. The Last Danish King of England. Последний датский король Англии. 5. Promises. 1066. Обещания. 6. A Year To Conquer England. Год завоевания Англии. links to other videos: Hastings Town. Гастингс Таун. Oxford. The City of Dreaming Spires. Город...