Henry abbot of Tréport (in Normandy) reminds that tenements at Bolinton and Pebsham (in Bexhill), Playden and Stand was sold to the abbot and convent of Robertsbridge, for £66 13s 4d.

Normandy had laid down in writing a set of legal rules, called the Très ancien coutumier de Normandie in the late part of the 12th century. The second part of these rules would be put in writing after Normandy became part of France in the first half of the 13th century and was to remain in force until the Revolution.

English alabaster carving depicting the murder of Saint Thomas Becket, second half of the 15th century. Semi-relief. Musée des Antiquités, inv. 626.

Large Protestant communities became established in Upper Normandy, centred mainly on Rouen and Dieppe, following the Protestant Reformation. The Huguenots took control of Rouen in April 1562 shortly after the massacre of Vassy, which marked the start of the civil war, and indulged in large-scale destruction, including mutilation of the statues in the cathedral.

This coin show that Rollo’s dynasty had become established. It bears the likeness of Rollo’s immediate successor, William Longsword, his son from a first marriage (927-942)

These silver pennies, minted in England after his victorious battle, show the face of William the Conqueror.

The first, minted in London, dates from 1066-1068
The others, from 1072-1074 and 1083-1086, were minted in Exeter, Bristol and Wilton.

Henry V was able to assert his authority in Normandy thanks to his control of Rouen. The English stayed for…

Missal of Robert of Jumièges. England, early 11th century. Rouen Municipal Library, Ms Y 6, fol. 32v (Nativity of Jesus). …

Confirmation by Henry Count of Eu to the church of St. Martin in Battle (Battle Abbey) of what his men,…

Grant by Henry I to Battle Abbey, which was founded after the Battle of Hastings by his father, William the…