Winter of 1069–1070 –
Harrying of the North: King William I quells rebellions in the North of England following an invasion by
Sweyn II of Denmark. Widespread famine follows the devastation wrought.[1]
Jews from
Rouen, in
Normandy, settle in England at the invitation of the King.[5]
1071
William defeats Hereward the Wake's rebellion on the Isle of Ely.[3]
Edwin, Earl of Mercia, again rebels against William but is betrayed and killed, leading to the re-distribution of land within
Mercia to William's subjects.