Harold passed through York on his march to Stamford Bridge, gathering provisions and intelligence from the city that had recently submitted to Hardrada. The brief halt allowed him to coordinate with surviving northern magnates and confirm the location of the Norwegian army. The speed of his advance through York caught Hardrada entirely by surprise.
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