I will not have a stone left upon a stone in York if they resist me.
Norman conquest of England
Threat during the Harrying of the North
1069-1070
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"No man in England should have land or lordship unless he had a charter from me."
Shocking"I have taken my oath to God, and I will keep it."
Shocking"Hold fast to Normandy, for I have conquered England with it."
Controversial"I attacked the English of the Northern Shires like a lion. I ordered their houses and corn, with all their belongings, to be burnt without exception and large herds of cattle and beasts of burden to b…"
Strange & Unusual"I have taken England with both my hands."
Strange & Unusual