Medieval Historical immigration to Great Britain

the earliest date given viking raid of britain 789 when, according anglo-saxon chronicle, portland attacked. more exact report dates 8 june 793, when cloister @ lindisfarne pillaged foreign seafarers. these raiders, expeditions extended 9th century, gradually followed armies , settlers brought new culture , tradition markedly different of prevalent anglo-saxon society. these enclaves rapidly expanded, , viking warriors establishing areas of control such extent reasonably described kingdoms.

the danelaw, established through viking conquest of large parts of england, formally established, result of treaty of wedmore in late 9th century, after alfred great had defeated viking guthrum @ battle of ethandun. danelaw represented consolidation of power alfred; subsequent conversion of guthrum christianity underlines ideological significance of shift in balance of power. danelaw gradually conquered anglo-saxons in later years. in parts of england today, influence of vikings can still seen, particularly in place names in east midlands , north.

between 1016 , 1042 england ruled danish kings anglo-saxons regained control until 1066.

normans

the norman invasion of britain considered last successful attempt in history foreign army take control of kingdom of england means of military occupation. norman point of view, william conqueror considered legitimate heir realm (as explained in bayeux tapestry), , invasion required secure against usurpation of harold godwinson.

in years following invasion 1204, normandy , england kept close connection. in part secured granting aristocrats lands in both domains, giving incentive on levels maintain union. influx of norman military , ecclesiastical aristocracy changed nature of ruling class in england, leading creation of anglo-norman population.

there further immigration , emigration during time of angevin empire of west coast of france. after loss of of angevin lands in 1202, strong trade links between gascony , england led flow of people between lands.