Epic 300-mile journey comes to an end in Battle
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English Heritage organised the trek on horseback and foot from York to Battle to mark the 950th anniversary of the famous clash.
The men received a rapturous reception as they made their journey south, especially visiting schoolchildren at primary schools on the route.
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Hide AdIsobel Cooley, PR manager for English Heritage South East, said: “They arrived into London at the weekend where they had a great reception.
“They then set off on their final leg of their journey.
“They left Eltham Palace on Monday and made their way into Tonbridge Castle on Tuesday night.
“On Wednesday there were going through the Weald, staying ay Lamberhurst.
“They entered East Sussex on Thursday.”
The re-enactors were set to spend their final night in Brightling, with villagers expecting to turn out to give them a special welcome and enjoy a drink with the visitors.
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Hide AdIsobel added, “Their numbers are going to be strengthened by other local enthusiasts and re-enactors.
“They will carry on into Battle where they will be expected late Friday morning (today).
“Wherever they have gone, they have had great support from local people and school children and English Heritage really hopes this is going to excite and enthuse people about the richness of the country’s heritage.”
The soldiers will make up some of the 1,066-plus re-enactors who will re-live the atmosphere and tension of 950 years ago on the battlefield tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday.
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