William marched upon the city , where he was met with fierce armed resistance .
The citizens , together with Harold Godwinson 's mother , Gytha , refused to swear fealty to William or pay the tax he demanded , and shut the gates against him .
William marched upon the city , where William was met with fierce armed resistance .
The citizens , together with Harold Godwinson 's mother , Gytha , refused to swear fealty to William or pay the tax he demanded , and shut the gates against him .