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	Edward the Confessor As the year 1066 began, England's King, Edward the Confessor, was an old and sick man. He had been King since 1042. No one expected him to live much longer. The King of England was usually the son or another close relation of the previous king. But even if a King was succeeded by his son, it was the custom for a new king to be approved by the Kings council. Edward the Confessor had no children and no surviving brothers or sisters. When Edward the Confessor died on the 5th January 1066, there were four people who might become king.   Read on to find out what happened next   Other pages in this section The Normans - Edward the confessor, Claimants to the throne, Battle of Stamford bridge, Norman Invasion, Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror, Norman Activities, Thomas Becket, Castles, Castles Pictures, Henry II     Use our checkpoint exam 70-433 training solutions, 1z0-051 study package, and exam JN0-643 dumps for 100%success.We also provide exam E22-275 key to success and 646-223 audio exam.	In this unit: Multimedia Activities Discussion IT based lessons Images Teachers' Resources Books

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gcsehistory.org.uk - new site aiming to provide an accessible narrative for GCSE History pupils.
Schoolhistory.co.uk - fantastic range of interactive games, revision materials and links.
ActiveHistory.co.uk - outstanding use of ICT to engage pupils.
Thinkinghistory.co.uk - a brilliant range of learning activities from Ian Dawson
JohnDClare.net - simply the best for Modern World GCSE students
History.org.uk - resources and CPD materials from the Historical Association.
Historyboxes.com - make your lessons 'real' with artefacts and living history provided by experts
Schoolshistory.com - same author as this site, just put together in a slightly different way!
Medicinethroughtime.co.uk - all new resources for teachers and pupils of the SHP Medicine course
Crimeandpunishmentthroughtime.co.uk - A new site providing resources for teachers and pupils of the Crime and Punishment unit
Rouseabout.co.uk - excellent range of photographs of Yorkshire scenery.