Re-enactors prepare for battle (Gareth Fuller/PA)
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Pa9 October 2021
An exhibition fight took place near historic Battle Abbey in East Sussex ahead of the anniversary of the epic Battle of Hastings on Thursday.
Re-enactors clashed as they reimagined the real battle, which saw thousands of troops fight as Harold and William vied for control of the English throne.
Re-enactors prepare for the battle (Gareth Fuller/PA)
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Re-enactors clash during the battle (Gareth Fuller/PA)
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Archers loose their arrows (Gareth Fuller/PA)
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A re-enactor puts on his chainmail (Gareth Fuller/PA)
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A re-enactor playing the part of King Harold Godwinson talks to his army (Gareth Fuller/PA)
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Speartips glinted in the October sunshine (Gareth Fuller/PA)
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