Articles related to "Mercia"
Ethelbald: First Great King of Mercia
Ethelbald brought most of Southern Britain under his sway under the banner of Mercia and paved the way for Mercia's most famous king, Offa.
ethelbald • anglo-saxon britain • saxons • ancient british history
Ethelbald brought most of Southern Britain under his sway under the banner of Mercia and paved the way for Mercia's most famous king, Offa.
ethelbald • anglo-saxon britain • saxons • ancient british history
Mercia Marina - A Haven For the Long-Boat
Need to get away from it all, permanently? Come to Mercia Marina and investigate the benefits of living on a long boat.
mercia marina long boat haven • what is a long boat • how much does it cost to purchase a long boat • where is mercia marina • where can i purchase a long boat
Need to get away from it all, permanently? Come to Mercia Marina and investigate the benefits of living on a long boat.
mercia marina long boat haven • what is a long boat • how much does it cost to purchase a long boat • where is mercia marina • where can i purchase a long boat
Offa: Mercia's Greatest King
Offa was the greatest king Mercia ever had. He was a powerful man, holding sway over southern Britain. He influence Charlemagne and the pope.
offa • mercia • anglo-saxon britain • saxons • ancient british history
Offa was the greatest king Mercia ever had. He was a powerful man, holding sway over southern Britain. He influence Charlemagne and the pope.
offa • mercia • anglo-saxon britain • saxons • ancient british history
Penda of Mercia
The King of Mercia in the early 7th Century, Penda made his mark in history mainly through the men he killed.
penda • mercia • pagan • winwaed • maserfield
The King of Mercia in the early 7th Century, Penda made his mark in history mainly through the men he killed.
penda • mercia • pagan • winwaed • maserfield
The British Monarchy – Offa of Mercia
Offa was the King of Mercia from 757 until his death in July, 796. Offa came to the throne during a period of civil war following the assassination King Aethelbald.
anglo saxon • anglo saxon chronicle • anglo saxon history • anglo saxon chronicles • the anglo saxon chronicle
Offa was the King of Mercia from 757 until his death in July, 796. Offa came to the throne during a period of civil war following the assassination King Aethelbald.
anglo saxon • anglo saxon chronicle • anglo saxon history • anglo saxon chronicles • the anglo saxon chronicle
Penda: Middle Anglian Warlord Extraordinaire
Penda built his kingdom of Mercia into a powerhouse through sheer will and good soldiership.
penda • mercia • northumbria • east anglia • edwin
Penda built his kingdom of Mercia into a powerhouse through sheer will and good soldiership.
penda • mercia • northumbria • east anglia • edwin
Cadwallon: Leader of Gwynedd
Cadwallon went from boyhood friend of Edwin of Northumbria to mortal enemy in a few short years. He survived their battlefield encounter; Edwin did not.
cadwallon • gwynedd • edwin • northumbria • penda
Cadwallon went from boyhood friend of Edwin of Northumbria to mortal enemy in a few short years. He survived their battlefield encounter; Edwin did not.
cadwallon • gwynedd • edwin • northumbria • penda
Coenwulf: Mercian Overlord and Tyrant
Coenwulf as King of Mercia was an oppressor in Offa's footsteps.
coenwulf • offa • mercia • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Coenwulf as King of Mercia was an oppressor in Offa's footsteps.
coenwulf • offa • mercia • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Ethelred: Kingly Conversion to the Monastery
Ethelred, King of Mercia, gave up his kingship to enter a monastery--shocking but true.
ethelred • mercia • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Ethelred, King of Mercia, gave up his kingship to enter a monastery--shocking but true.
ethelred • mercia • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Offa a Muslim? What Does This Question Really Tell Us?
Was Offa a Muslim? One theory aims to prove so. But this question raises a larger question? Does it matter?
offa • mercia • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Was Offa a Muslim? One theory aims to prove so. But this question raises a larger question? Does it matter?
offa • mercia • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Offa's Dyke
In 787, King Offa of Mercia ordered one of the largest construction projects in the History of Britain. Pieces of Offa's Dyke can still me seen today.
offa's dyke • offa • mercia • wales • welsh
In 787, King Offa of Mercia ordered one of the largest construction projects in the History of Britain. Pieces of Offa's Dyke can still me seen today.
offa's dyke • offa • mercia • wales • welsh
Offa's Dyke: Moving Earth and Earth
Offa's Dyke was a monumental achievement. It was a huge ditch coupled with a huge earthwork that proved virtually impregnable.
offa's dyke • offa • mercia • anglo-saxon britain • saxons
Offa's Dyke was a monumental achievement. It was a huge ditch coupled with a huge earthwork that proved virtually impregnable.
offa's dyke • offa • mercia • anglo-saxon britain • saxons
The Viking Invasion
Ha-ha Jim-lads, it's time to delve into the world of those Scandinavian pirates a little more. Step on in as we look at the invasion!
the vikings • ivar the boneless • ubbi • halfdan • king alfred
Ha-ha Jim-lads, it's time to delve into the world of those Scandinavian pirates a little more. Step on in as we look at the invasion!
the vikings • ivar the boneless • ubbi • halfdan • king alfred
Egbert: First King of All English
King Egbert of Wessex was the first king to rule all of England, according to historians.
egbert • wessex • saxons • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
King Egbert of Wessex was the first king to rule all of England, according to historians.
egbert • wessex • saxons • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Edward the Elder: Alfred's Successful Successor
Alfred the Great left his kingdom to his son, Edward (the Elder) who protected it very well.
edward the elder • edward i • alfred the great • anglo-saxon england • angles
Alfred the Great left his kingdom to his son, Edward (the Elder) who protected it very well.
edward the elder • edward i • alfred the great • anglo-saxon england • angles
The Saxon Kingdoms
England (the land of the Angles) was born in the 7th century, a new country made up of a number of rival Kingdoms.
saxon kingdoms • kingdom of northumbria • kingdom of mercia • kingdom of wessex • kingdom of the west saxons
England (the land of the Angles) was born in the 7th century, a new country made up of a number of rival Kingdoms.
saxon kingdoms • kingdom of northumbria • kingdom of mercia • kingdom of wessex • kingdom of the west saxons
The British Monarchy – Egbert of Wessex
Egbert was king of Wessex during Britain's Early Middle Ages and ruled from 802 until his death in 839.
egbert king of wessex • the first king of england • who was the first king of england • first king of england • king of the franks
Egbert was king of Wessex during Britain's Early Middle Ages and ruled from 802 until his death in 839.
egbert king of wessex • the first king of england • who was the first king of england • first king of england • king of the franks
Danelaw
For over a century, Danish law dominated a significant portion of Anglo Saxon England. How did a Scandinavian influence get hold of England and what did the English do?
danelaw • danish occupation of england • danish king gunthrum • battle of edington • king alfred the great of england
For over a century, Danish law dominated a significant portion of Anglo Saxon England. How did a Scandinavian influence get hold of England and what did the English do?
danelaw • danish occupation of england • danish king gunthrum • battle of edington • king alfred the great of england
Anglo-Saxon Infighting: Everyone Wants to Be King
Once the Germanic invaders had subdued the Britons, they turned on each other.
germanic • germanic tribes • angles • saxons • jutes
Once the Germanic invaders had subdued the Britons, they turned on each other.
germanic • germanic tribes • angles • saxons • jutes
Edwin: Northumbria's Shining Star
Edwin of Northumbria let ambition carry him to the top of the Anglo-Saxon heap. Then, it got the better of him.
edwin • northumbria • king edwin • bretwalda • anglo-saxons
Edwin of Northumbria let ambition carry him to the top of the Anglo-Saxon heap. Then, it got the better of him.
edwin • northumbria • king edwin • bretwalda • anglo-saxons
The Heptarchy: Anglo-Saxon Ascendancy
The Anglo-Saxon settlers formed seven large kingdoms called the Heptarchy.
angles • saxons • anglo-saxons • britain • saxon britain
The Anglo-Saxon settlers formed seven large kingdoms called the Heptarchy.
angles • saxons • anglo-saxons • britain • saxon britain
The Foundation of Hertford 912-913AD
A description of the early years of Hertford and Hertfordshire, and the wars between Saxons and Danes that led to Hertford's foundation.
hertford • hertfordshire • west saxons • danes • vikings
A description of the early years of Hertford and Hertfordshire, and the wars between Saxons and Danes that led to Hertford's foundation.
hertford • hertfordshire • west saxons • danes • vikings
The Danelaw (Or, How to Gain on Your Neighbors While Claiming to Protect Them)
Alfred the Great gained a lot from his smashing victory over the Vikings, including territory and political alliances. He proved to be a shrewd tactician in peace as well as in war.
alfred the great • anglo-saxon britain • danelaw • danes • vikings
Alfred the Great gained a lot from his smashing victory over the Vikings, including territory and political alliances. He proved to be a shrewd tactician in peace as well as in war.
alfred the great • anglo-saxon britain • danelaw • danes • vikings
Anglo-Saxon Gold Found in Staffordshire
The largest hoard of Anglo Saxon gold ever found has been discovered in a field in Staffordshire, north west England, by an amateur archaeologist with a metal detector.
anglo-saxons • england • gold • treasure • metal detectors
The largest hoard of Anglo Saxon gold ever found has been discovered in a field in Staffordshire, north west England, by an amateur archaeologist with a metal detector.
anglo-saxons • england • gold • treasure • metal detectors
The Viking Invasion of Wiltshire
An overview of the Viking invasion of Wiltshire in the reign of Alfred the Great that led to the king's flight to Athelney, his redemption at Edington and the Danelaw.
alfred the great • chippenham • wiltshire • vikings • danes
An overview of the Viking invasion of Wiltshire in the reign of Alfred the Great that led to the king's flight to Athelney, his redemption at Edington and the Danelaw.
alfred the great • chippenham • wiltshire • vikings • danes
A Gastronomic Accolade for Pub Grub
The Travelsleuth gives a rousing cheer for the first pub in Britain to achieve the gastronomic accolade of a Michelin Star. The added bonus is that it lies in perfect touring country - historic and beautiful Herefordshire and Shropshire on the Welsh border.
england wales welsh hereford titley ludlow shropsh
The Travelsleuth gives a rousing cheer for the first pub in Britain to achieve the gastronomic accolade of a Michelin Star. The added bonus is that it lies in perfect touring country - historic and beautiful Herefordshire and Shropshire on the Welsh border.
england wales welsh hereford titley ludlow shropsh
Saxon Building Chosen as Top Archeological Site
Repton, ancient capital of the Kingdom of Mercia, boasts an 8th Century Crypt which was the resting place of St Wystan. Many pilgrims flocked to venerate this saint.
repton' s crypt is one of oldest buildings in the • 8th century saxon crypt is rare example of medieva • repton's crypt voted one of the top five by biddle • anglo saxon buildings in england • visiting repton church
Repton, ancient capital of the Kingdom of Mercia, boasts an 8th Century Crypt which was the resting place of St Wystan. Many pilgrims flocked to venerate this saint.
repton' s crypt is one of oldest buildings in the • 8th century saxon crypt is rare example of medieva • repton's crypt voted one of the top five by biddle • anglo saxon buildings in england • visiting repton church
The Life of Athelstan the Glorious
Athelstan the Glorious was the son of Edward the Elder and reigned from 925 to 939. He is best remembered for his subjugation of Scotland and his claim to the title King
the life of athelstan the glorious • the first king of britain • athelstan the glorious edward the elder • athelstan the glorius alfred the great • king athelstan
Athelstan the Glorious was the son of Edward the Elder and reigned from 925 to 939. He is best remembered for his subjugation of Scotland and his claim to the title King
the life of athelstan the glorious • the first king of britain • athelstan the glorious edward the elder • athelstan the glorius alfred the great • king athelstan
Cadwallon ap Cadfan
Emerging from the gloom of the Dark Ages, Cadwallon was one of the last of the British kings to overthrown an Anglo-Saxon Kingdom.
cadwallong • cadfan • penda • king edwin • king oswald
Emerging from the gloom of the Dark Ages, Cadwallon was one of the last of the British kings to overthrown an Anglo-Saxon Kingdom.
cadwallong • cadfan • penda • king edwin • king oswald
Eadgar: The Last Happy King?
Eadgar had a peaceful kingdom and a beautiful queen. Most of the other leaders in Britain pledged their allegiance to him as protector of all England. It was a happy, peaceful time; but the peace would not last.
eadgar • edgar • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Eadgar had a peaceful kingdom and a beautiful queen. Most of the other leaders in Britain pledged their allegiance to him as protector of all England. It was a happy, peaceful time; but the peace would not last.
eadgar • edgar • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Eadwig: Teen King With a Short Reign
Eadwig inherited the throne at 16. He died at 20. In between, he did very little to distinguish himself on the battlefield but plenty to be remembered by the church.
eadwig • edwy • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Eadwig inherited the throne at 16. He died at 20. In between, he did very little to distinguish himself on the battlefield but plenty to be remembered by the church.
eadwig • edwy • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
The British Monarchy- Ethelwulf of Wessex
Ethelwulf was the oldest son of King Egbert and ruled Wessex on behalf of his father, starting in 825.
the british monarcy ethelwulf of wessex • the second king of wessex • ethelwulf king egbert • ethelwulf in the anglo-saxon chronicle • ethelwulf viking raids
Ethelwulf was the oldest son of King Egbert and ruled Wessex on behalf of his father, starting in 825.
the british monarcy ethelwulf of wessex • the second king of wessex • ethelwulf king egbert • ethelwulf in the anglo-saxon chronicle • ethelwulf viking raids
Athelstan the Great?
Athelstan was a military success if not quite able successor to his grandfather, Alfred the Great.
athelstan • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Athelstan was a military success if not quite able successor to his grandfather, Alfred the Great.
athelstan • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Three Overlords of England: A Study in Political Geography
Studying maps of the overlordship of Edwin, Offa, and Egbert shows us a good deal about the changing boundaries of English territory during the first century.
edwin • offa • egbert • saxon kingdoms • bretwalda
Studying maps of the overlordship of Edwin, Offa, and Egbert shows us a good deal about the changing boundaries of English territory during the first century.
edwin • offa • egbert • saxon kingdoms • bretwalda
Edward the Elder in the British Monarchy
Edward the Elder was an Anglo-Saxon king who inherited the throne from his father, Alfred the Great.
edward the elder in the british monarchy • the descendant of alfred the great • edward the elder's childhood • edward the elder alfred the great • edward the elder ethelred i
Edward the Elder was an Anglo-Saxon king who inherited the throne from his father, Alfred the Great.
edward the elder in the british monarchy • the descendant of alfred the great • edward the elder's childhood • edward the elder alfred the great • edward the elder ethelred i
The Development of the Early English Language
Learning how Old English became Middle English sets the foundation for understanding many of the words and phrases in the English language used today.
origin of english language • history of english • development of old english • middle english • early english language
Learning how Old English became Middle English sets the foundation for understanding many of the words and phrases in the English language used today.
origin of english language • history of english • development of old english • middle english • early english language
Famous Anglo-Saxons
Step inside and meet some of the most famous Anglo-Saxons in history!
famous anglo-saxons • edward the confessor • bede • caedmon • st. cuthbert
Step inside and meet some of the most famous Anglo-Saxons in history!
famous anglo-saxons • edward the confessor • bede • caedmon • st. cuthbert
Monty Python--New on DVD!
Coconuts for a horse, the knights of NI, and a not quite dead guy. What more can we say?
monty python and the holy grail • 1975 • king arthur • knights • comedy
Coconuts for a horse, the knights of NI, and a not quite dead guy. What more can we say?
monty python and the holy grail • 1975 • king arthur • knights • comedy
Review of Val McDermid's Fever of the Bone
Val McDermid's latest thriller sees DCI Carol Jordan investigating a string of brutal murders - but this time she must do it without the help of profiler Tony Hill.
val mcdermid fever of the bone • val mcdermid tony hill carol jordan • fever of the bone tony hill carol jordan • rigmarole val mcdermid • wire in the blood val mcdermid
Val McDermid's latest thriller sees DCI Carol Jordan investigating a string of brutal murders - but this time she must do it without the help of profiler Tony Hill.
val mcdermid fever of the bone • val mcdermid tony hill carol jordan • fever of the bone tony hill carol jordan • rigmarole val mcdermid • wire in the blood val mcdermid
The Battle of Fulford, Near York, 20 Sep 1066
The Battle of Fulford, which took place five days before that of Stamford Bridge, saw invader Harald of Norway outnumber and gain victory over English forces.
the battle of fulford 20 sep 1066 • harald of norway’s first battle on english soil • the battle of fulford • september 1066 • the opposing armies in the battle of fulford
The Battle of Fulford, which took place five days before that of Stamford Bridge, saw invader Harald of Norway outnumber and gain victory over English forces.
the battle of fulford 20 sep 1066 • harald of norway’s first battle on english soil • the battle of fulford • september 1066 • the opposing armies in the battle of fulford
Aethelred the Unready: Part II
Aethelred's last days were filled with remorse and regret.
aethelred • aethelred the unready • danes • anglo-saxons • ancient british history
Aethelred's last days were filled with remorse and regret.
aethelred • aethelred the unready • danes • anglo-saxons • ancient british history
Aethelwulf: Worthy Successor?
Aethelwulf succeeded his father, Egbert, to the throne of Wessex. He suffered even more invasions from Danes and Northmen.
aethelwulf • egbert • wessex • danish invasions • anglo-saxon england
Aethelwulf succeeded his father, Egbert, to the throne of Wessex. He suffered even more invasions from Danes and Northmen.
aethelwulf • egbert • wessex • danish invasions • anglo-saxon england
From Ironside to Son of Ironfist
After the death of Aethelred, England suffered through the brief reign of Edmund and then embarked on the brutal reign of Canute of Denmark.
canute • edmund ironside • aethelred • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
After the death of Aethelred, England suffered through the brief reign of Edmund and then embarked on the brutal reign of Canute of Denmark.
canute • edmund ironside • aethelred • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
The Coming of Alfred the Great
Alfred the Great didn't start out as great, but he worked his way into it.
alfred the great • viking invasions • anglo-saxons • wessex • ancient british history
Alfred the Great didn't start out as great, but he worked his way into it.
alfred the great • viking invasions • anglo-saxons • wessex • ancient british history
The First Viking Landings in Britain
The Vikings first landed in Britain in 787. It was a case of role-reversal for the Germanic tribes, who themselves had "landed" in Britain centuries before.
vikings • vikings in britain • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
The Vikings first landed in Britain in 787. It was a case of role-reversal for the Germanic tribes, who themselves had "landed" in Britain centuries before.
vikings • vikings in britain • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Book Review: Godiva
This love story set in medieval England is based on real historical figures whose strong bond defies the traps of intrigue-ridden court of Edward the Confessor.
godiva • anglo-saxons • normans • edward • confessor
This love story set in medieval England is based on real historical figures whose strong bond defies the traps of intrigue-ridden court of Edward the Confessor.
godiva • anglo-saxons • normans • edward • confessor
Fulford Gate & Stamford Bridge
The Battle of Fulford Gate and the Battle of Stamford Bridge were both fought in England only weeks before the battle of Hastings.
the battle of fulford gate • the battle of stamford bridge • harold godwinson • tostig godwinson • harald hardrada
The Battle of Fulford Gate and the Battle of Stamford Bridge were both fought in England only weeks before the battle of Hastings.
the battle of fulford gate • the battle of stamford bridge • harold godwinson • tostig godwinson • harald hardrada
Hereward the Wake
Hereward the Wake was the leader of the last organized Saxon resistance to William the Conqueror.
hereward the wake • william the conqueror • 1066 • ely • peterborough
Hereward the Wake was the leader of the last organized Saxon resistance to William the Conqueror.
hereward the wake • william the conqueror • 1066 • ely • peterborough
Eadred: Controlled Rage in a King
Eadred's reign as King of England was marked by battles against the uprising-happy Northumbrians.
eadred • king eadred • anglo-saxon kings • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Eadred's reign as King of England was marked by battles against the uprising-happy Northumbrians.
eadred • king eadred • anglo-saxon kings • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Edward the Confessor
Edward the Confessor set the stage for the Norman Conquest by his actions and his affectations.
edward the confessor • harold godwinson • godwin • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Edward the Confessor set the stage for the Norman Conquest by his actions and his affectations.
edward the confessor • harold godwinson • godwin • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
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