Penda, Oswy and the Battle of Winwaed

At the Battle of Winwaed in 655, Penda the pagan King of Mercia, was decisively defeated by Oswy, the Christian king of Northumbria, marking a turning point in the history of the north. This course will explore the reasons for this conflict between Mercia and Northumbria and the consequences of Winwaed. The suggested locations of the battle site will be examined including the possibility that Winwaed was an important Yorkshire battle. It is anticipated that this course will be held at the King’s Manor.

Gillian Waters BA MA PGDip PGCE

• Term: Summer
• Day: Saturday
• Start Date: 29 June 2019
• Time: 10am-4pm
• No. of weeks: 1
• Course fee: £38.00

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