Anglo Saxons, Vikings and Normans

Anglo-Saxons: The Anglo-Saxons were a group of people who lived in what's now England a very long time ago, around 1,500 years ago. They built villages, farmed the land, and created their own laws. They even made beautiful epic poems like Beowulf. Anglo-Saxons were known for their skill in farming, and they had kings who ruled different regions. Vikings: The Vikings were fierce explorers who came from Scandinavia (modern-day Norway, Sweden, and Denmark). They sailed in longships and loved to explore new lands. They even visited places like England, and they were famous for their seafaring and trading. Vikings had cool helmets and were known for their bravery. Normans: The Normans were originally Vikings too, but they settled in a place called Normandy, which is in modern-day France. They spoke French and, in 1066, their leader William the Conqueror sailed to England and fought a big battle. This battle, called the Battle of Hastings, changed England's history! The Normans became the rulers, and they built castles, like the famous Tower of London. These three groups of people had a big impact on the history of England, and their stories are like exciting adventures in a history book.