Saxon Epsom comes back to life Historic/Heritage

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Echoes of the Past. Saxon Epsom comes back to life in Rosebery Park! Meet the folk that gave our town its name.


In May 1016 King Cnut, leader of the Scandinavian forces in England, reached London with his fleet of 160 ships, anchoring up by Greenwich. After this a long ditch was dug on the South Bank, and the ships were dragged upstream of London bridge; after which a second ditch was presumably dug around the city on the North Bank, so “that no man could go in or out”. London was under siege. Even though the siege was later lifted, war continued to be waged and in the next few years Cnut succeeded in taking hold of all England. This feat was finalized in 1018 when the Danes and the English reached an agreement at Oxford. The price was hefty: a huge tribute from the English of £72.000 was agreed upon..

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Date(s)28 May 2016
VenueRosebery Park
AddressAshley Road/South Street, Epsom, Surrey,
KT18 5BS

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Roomspace Serviced Apartments - Central Walk is a self-catering accommodation located in Epsom. The property is 5.5 km from Worcester Park and 6 km from Walton-on-the-Hill.

Postcode: KT19 8BY
Distance from Rosebery Park:
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Roomspace Serviced Apartments - Oaks Square is a self-catering accommodation located in Epsom. The property is 5.4 km from Worcester Park and 5.

Postcode: KT19 8AR
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Premier Inn Epsom Central

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Ideally located, Premier Inn Epsom Central is close to the town centre, shops, theatres and rail links, offering a perfect base from which to explore Epsom..

Postcode: KT18 7LB
Distance from Rosebery Park:
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Chalk Lane Hotel

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Situated in a quiet part of Epsom, Chalk Lane Hotel is within walking distance of Epsom Downs Racecourse and around 1 mile from Epsom town centre. Chalk Lane Hotel features a restaurant, which offers lunches and la carte dinners..

Postcode: KT18 7BB
Distance from Rosebery Park:
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Holiday Inn Express London

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In the grounds of Epsom Downs Racecourse, Holiday Inn Express London Epsom is a stylish, modern hotel with free parking and free Wi-Fi. Epsom Downs Rail Station is just a mile away..

Postcode: KT18 5LG
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Chessington Hotel

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This modern hotel with a stylish safari theme is located at the Chessington World of Adventures Resort. There is free parking and free WiFi in public areas. Chessington Hotel has offers rooms with air conditioning, a desk and power shower.

Postcode: KT9 2NE
Distance from Rosebery Park:
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Event Details

Date28 May 2016
Time(s)10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost Adults £5, children under 12 free
VenueRosebery Park
Ashley Road/South Street
Epsom
Surrey
KT18 5BS
Phone0208 394 1734
CategoryHistoric/Heritage


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