Question

How did Godwinson react when he heard that William had landed?

• A. He quickly marched forward to Pevensey
• B. He quickly marched back to London and met with his advisers.
• C. He quickly marched forward to York
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B He quickly marched back to London and met with his advisers.

Goodwinson was in York when he learned about William’s landing. He quickly took his army to London where he gathered his forces to face William. On his way to London, he stopped at Waltham Abbey base to pray for victory.