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Penda, Oswy and the Battle of Winwaed

Starts: Saturday 8 November 2025, 10am to 1pm GMT

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 day school explores 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.

Start Date: Saturday 8 November 2025

Time: 10am to 1pm GMT

Duration: 1 week

Full Fee: £35

Location: Online

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining the course will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable), as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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