University Centre Somerset historian Dr Sean McGlynn has marked the 960th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings with two articles published in leading international publications.
Exactly 960 years ago, on 14 October 1066, the Battle of Hastings changed the course of English history forever. The Norman victory led to William the Conqueror becoming King of England and a new chapter in the country’s history.
Now, with the Bayeux Tapestry back in England for the first time in nearly a millennium, interest in the events of 1066 has reached new heights. The famous 70-metre-long embroidery, which depicts the events surrounding the Norman Conquest, is attracting huge public interest during its exhibition at the British Museum.
Among those contributing to the renewed interest is UCS historian Dr Sean McGlynn, a medieval history specialist who lectures on the History, Heritage and Archaeology degree at Strode College.
Sean has written an article exploring the Bayeux Tapestry for The New Criterion, alongside a book review for The Spectator. Both articles examine the Tapestry’s role as a tool of Norman propaganda.
His work reflects the specialist knowledge and research expertise that UCS students benefit from throughout their studies.
First-year students on our HHA course study the Bayeux Tapestry and a host of other primary sources, making connections between power and propaganda over the centuries.
Dr Sean McGlynn
History, Heritage and Archaeology Lecturer
The Bayeux Tapestry is just one of the fascinating subjects explored on the History, Heritage and Archaeology degree. Students also investigate medieval figures and events including Bad King John, Joan of Arc, Robin Hood, heresy and the Inquisition, and the Four Horsemen of the Medieval Apocalypse.
Read Sean’s articles:
- Cross-Channel Propaganda & Enigmata – The New Criterion
- Did the Bayeux Tapestry succeed as a tool of Norman propaganda? – The Spectator
Find out more about studying History, Heritage and Archaeology at University Centre Somerset here.