Sounds
In 1066 the world would have sounded very different. Here you can hear and see for yourself examples of Norman French and Saxon English, along with their modern equivalents (and a modern English translation of the French).
Beowulf - the Funeral of Scyld Scefing
Saxon English
spoken by Stephen Pollington
Modern English
spoken by Dr Tony Hunt, St Peter's College, University of Oxford
Le Chanson de Roland
Norman French
spoken by Dr Tony Hunt, St Peter's College, University of Oxford
Modern French
spoken by Dr Tony Hunt, St Peter's College, University of Oxford
The Song of Roland
English Translation
spoken by Dr Tony Hunt, St Peter's College, University of Oxford