Peter Caton's 'After 1066' Photo Book Traces William the Conqueror's Route Across England

Peter Caton has just released a new photo book titled *After 1066: Photographs of an English Landscape* through RRB Photobooks. The book traces the journey of William the Conqueror across England, starting from his landing at Pevensey Bay in 1066. Caton’s work explores various locations, from Pevensey Bay to the impacts of the Harrying of the North, nearly a thousand years later. Notable sites include the changed coastline at Pevensey, the peaceful area near Battle, Wallingford's river crossing, Berkhamsted's earthworks, Ely's drained marshes, and Yorkshire's restored fields. His photos are deliberately understated, avoiding dramatic effects for a more neutral viewpoint. An essay by Tracy Marshall-Grant sets the stage for the themes of land and history in his work. This release coincides with the Bayeux Tapestry's return to the U.K. in September 2026 and leads up to the 1,000th anniversary of William the Conqueror's birth in 2027. Caton is known worldwide for his documentary photography, focusing on humanitarian issues and the impact of climate change.