Normandy

Normandy was a region of France located in the north of the country, by the English Channel.

In the mid-11th century, William the Conqueror was the Duke of Normandy. He became king of England in 1066 by defeating King Harold Godwinson in the Battle of Hastings. (TV: The Time Meddler)

The Earl of Normandy attended the French state ball in Paris in 1626. In preparation, Louis XIII reserved the best wine for the Earl of Normandy's table as it would "keep him happy", leaving the other guests with the "cheap stuff." (AUDIO: The Church and the Crown)

In World War II, Normandy, along with the rest of France, was conquered by Nazi Germany. Being next to the English Channel, Normandy was the first area of France where allied troops landed, in an operation organised by British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, to begin the liberation of the country. These landing took place in June 1944 and were known as the Normandy landings. (PROSE: The Taint) During one battle, John Benton's father was killed by a grenade. (HOMEVID: Wartime)

Inspector Frederick Abberline said that the name "Clouseau" adopted by Rory Williams was a Normandy name. (COMIC: Ripper's Curse)