King Harold’s 200-mile march to Hastings never happened

The legendary 1066 yomp to the battlefield is a myth, as most of the journey was actually made by sea, according to a leading British historian. His findings overturn one of the most iconic stories in English history – altering how the Norman Conquest is understood in classrooms and museums. The research comes as the Bayeux Tapestry, depicting scenes from the pivotal battle, prepares to travel from France to London for display at the British Museum later this year. READ MORE: Gardener wins £1m thanks to late father’s lucky lottery numbers Professor Tom Licence says that, for more than two…