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The Last Kingdom: What Happened To England After Uhtred's Death (Did Alfred's Dream Survive?)
However, this changed in 1013, when Sweyn Forkbeard, King of Denmark, invaded England and forced Aethelred to flee to Normandy. Uhtred swore allegiance to Sweyn, before campaigning with Aethelred ...
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Unlikely former capital of England now most affordable place to live in East Midlands
The Lincolnshire town was once the capital of England for just over a month when Danish King Sweyn Forkbeard conquered England in 1013. He made the castle, which is now Gainsborough Old Hall ...