Events in Anglo-Saxon times – Page 2 – Tha Engliscan Gesithas

What was the Anglo-Saxon view of the world? Around 1025-1050, a map of the world was created at Canterbury. It is oriented with East at the top, unlike modern maps which orient

Reconstruction of the 7th century sword and scabbard found in Mound 1, the Ship Burial, at Sutton Hoo. Note the pattern welding on the sword and the gold and garnet decoration to

Events in Anglo-Saxon times – Page 2 – Tha Engliscan Gesithas

Events in Anglo-Saxon times – Page 2 – Tha Engliscan Gesithas

History of Anglo-Saxon England - Wikipedia

There are remnants of Anglo-Saxon workmanship to be found throughout the country, not just in the great museums and famous sites, but also hidden away in remote country churchyards. Here is one

Reconstruction of the 7th century sword and scabbard found in Mound 1, the Ship Burial, at Sutton Hoo. Note the pattern welding on the sword and the gold and garnet decoration to

On This Day in July – Tha Engliscan Gesithas

The English Companions' Anglo-Saxon History, Culture and Language

Alfred the Great had a fair few strings to his bow, and one of them was his programme of education and translation of the books “most needful for men to know” into

Alfred the Great, The Call from Athelney Society

Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, Founder of England Æthelwulf, father of Alfred the Great, appears for the first time in 825, when he brought Kent under the lordship of his

Anglo-Saxon 'real ale' or beer? - Thegns of Mercia

There are remnants of Anglo-Saxon workmanship to be found throughout the country, not just in the great museums and famous sites, but also hidden away in remote country churchyards. Here is one