Articles related to "Wessex"
The British Monarchy – Minor Kings of Wessex
King Ethelwulf of Wessex had a number of sons who also became kings following his death.
british monarchy minor kings of wessex • british monarchy • minor kings of wessex • ethelbald • ethelbery
King Ethelwulf of Wessex had a number of sons who also became kings following his death.
british monarchy minor kings of wessex • british monarchy • minor kings of wessex • ethelbald • ethelbery
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
Alfred the Great Saves England from Danish Rule
King Alfred the Great's defeat of the Danes freed England from foreign occupation and established England as a unified power.
king alfred the great • alfred the great's defeat of the danes • danelaw • danish occupation of england • anglo saxon and danish battles
King Alfred the Great's defeat of the Danes freed England from foreign occupation and established England as a unified power.
king alfred the great • alfred the great's defeat of the danes • danelaw • danish occupation of england • anglo saxon and danish battles
Glastonbury Abbey: Christian Beginnings in Wessex
Glastonbury Abbey was made possible by a grant from King Ine of Wessex in 704.
glastonbury abbey • king ine of wessex • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Glastonbury Abbey was made possible by a grant from King Ine of Wessex in 704.
glastonbury abbey • king ine of wessex • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
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
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
Searching for Thomas Hardy in Dorset, England
Novelist and poet Thomas Hardy grew up in Dorset, England. Today visitors to the West County can see the region and the English country cottages that influenced his work.
thomas hardy • dorset • england • wessex • west country
Novelist and poet Thomas Hardy grew up in Dorset, England. Today visitors to the West County can see the region and the English country cottages that influenced his work.
thomas hardy • dorset • england • wessex • west country
Aethelwulf's Grand Experiment: A New Kind of Succession
Aethelwulf, king of Wessex, had a new idea for regal succession: have ALL of his sons become king before any of their sons could.
aethelwulf • wessex • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
Aethelwulf, king of Wessex, had a new idea for regal succession: have ALL of his sons become king before any of their sons could.
aethelwulf • wessex • anglo-saxon england • 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
All Characters Need a Back Story
A complex, compelling back story leads to a stronger, more interesting narrative. The back story of a character sets parameters for behaviour and motivation.
characters • back story • motivation • wessex • yoknapatwhpha county
A complex, compelling back story leads to a stronger, more interesting narrative. The back story of a character sets parameters for behaviour and motivation.
characters • back story • motivation • wessex • yoknapatwhpha county
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
Ine
Ine was neither the son nor the father of a king, but in his laws he left a lasting legacy in England.
ine • king • wessex • laws • athelheard
Ine was neither the son nor the father of a king, but in his laws he left a lasting legacy in England.
ine • king • wessex • laws • athelheard
King Alfred the Great
King Alfred the Great is the only monarch in British history to be called "The Great". During the Dark Age of Britain he would be a great warrior, leader, and statesman.
alfred the great • dark ages • athelwulf • ashdown • burghal system
King Alfred the Great is the only monarch in British history to be called "The Great". During the Dark Age of Britain he would be a great warrior, leader, and statesman.
alfred the great • dark ages • athelwulf • ashdown • burghal system
Royal Palaces - Buckingham Palace
The British monarch conducts all official business at Buckingham Palace.
buckingham palace • royal palace • george iv • victoria • elizabeth ii
The British monarch conducts all official business at Buckingham Palace.
buckingham palace • royal palace • george iv • victoria • elizabeth ii
Spying Through History. #1. Alfred the Great.
Number one of a series of articles that chart espionage throughout the ages.
alfred the great • danes • plunder • king of wessex • knights
Number one of a series of articles that chart espionage throughout the ages.
alfred the great • danes • plunder • king of wessex • knights
The Battle of Ashdown
In 871, King Ethelred and Prince Alfred led the army of Wessex to one of the few early victories by the Anglo-Saxon's over the Danish Invaders.
the battle of ashdown • king ethelred • king alfred • prince alfred • danish invasion
In 871, King Ethelred and Prince Alfred led the army of Wessex to one of the few early victories by the Anglo-Saxon's over the Danish Invaders.
the battle of ashdown • king ethelred • king alfred • prince alfred • danish invasion
The Beaker People
Beaker Culture was prevalent 6000 years ago. It's spread across Central and Western Europe was a key element in the transition from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age.
beaker people • european bronze age • bronze age • beaker culture • beaker pottery
Beaker Culture was prevalent 6000 years ago. It's spread across Central and Western Europe was a key element in the transition from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age.
beaker people • european bronze age • bronze age • beaker culture • beaker pottery
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 Dooms of King Ine
The Dooms (or laws) of King Ine were the first step toward modern common law. This was in the 7th and 8th Centuries.
king ine of wessex • anglo-saxon laws • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
The Dooms (or laws) of King Ine were the first step toward modern common law. This was in the 7th and 8th Centuries.
king ine of wessex • anglo-saxon laws • anglo-saxon england • ancient british history
The Woodlanders by Thomas Hardy
Perhaps the British writer's most mature work, Thomas Hardy's proto-Impressionistic novel examines the effects of urbanization on an isolated woodland village.
thomas hardy • the woodlanders • adultery • industrialization • wessex
Perhaps the British writer's most mature work, Thomas Hardy's proto-Impressionistic novel examines the effects of urbanization on an isolated woodland village.
thomas hardy • the woodlanders • adultery • industrialization • wessex
Alfred the Great in the British Monarchy
Alfred the Great was the king of Wessex at the end of the 9th Century.
alfred the great in the british monarchy • alfred the great • the sixth king of wessex • alfred the great's childhood • alfred the great king ethelwulf
Alfred the Great was the king of Wessex at the end of the 9th Century.
alfred the great in the british monarchy • alfred the great • the sixth king of wessex • alfred the great's childhood • alfred the great king ethelwulf
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 Royal Family for the 21st Century
With her regal decorum, the Queen picks up the pace and gets her family back in check to quiet the critics about facing the end of the monarchy.
abolition of the monarchy • british monarchy • royal family website • british monarchy website • recent activity in the royal family
With her regal decorum, the Queen picks up the pace and gets her family back in check to quiet the critics about facing the end of the monarchy.
abolition of the monarchy • british monarchy • royal family website • british monarchy website • recent activity in the royal family
Saxons on Horseback? Why Not?
Why didn't the Saxons fight on horseback? Some of them were trained in Roman legions, so they must have known how. It's a mystery that hasn't yet been solved. ,Why didn't the Saxons fight on horseback? Some of them were trained in Roman legions, so they must have known how. It's a mystery that hasn't yet been solved.
roman britain • romans • roman legions • cavalry • swords
Why didn't the Saxons fight on horseback? Some of them were trained in Roman legions, so they must have known how. It's a mystery that hasn't yet been solved. ,Why didn't the Saxons fight on horseback? Some of them were trained in Roman legions, so they must have known how. It's a mystery that hasn't yet been solved.
roman britain • romans • roman legions • cavalry • swords
Stonehenge
The Stonehenge we see today evolved in three phases over 800 years. It is an example of the continued importance of a site to different historical groups of people.
stonehenge • stone henge • stonehenge england • stonehenge uk • stone henge uk
The Stonehenge we see today evolved in three phases over 800 years. It is an example of the continued importance of a site to different historical groups of people.
stonehenge • stone henge • stonehenge england • stonehenge uk • stone henge uk
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
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
Thomas Hardy Brief Biography
Life and works of English author Thomas Hardy, famous for Far from the Madding Crowd and Tess of the D'Urbervilles, and known for themes about ordinary country people.
thomas hardy • thomas hardy biography • hardy novels • far from the madding crowd • tess of the d'urbervilles
Life and works of English author Thomas Hardy, famous for Far from the Madding Crowd and Tess of the D'Urbervilles, and known for themes about ordinary country people.
thomas hardy • thomas hardy biography • hardy novels • far from the madding crowd • tess of the d'urbervilles
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
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 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
Best Things to Do in Dorset, South-West England
Top visitor attractions in Dorset in the South-West of England include Thomas Hardy's Wessex, the Abbotsbury Swannery, Dorchester, Lyme Regis, Weymouth, Bournemouth.
best things to do in dorset • top visitor attractions in south-west england • thomas hardy's wessex • abbotsbury swannery and subtropical gardens • dorchester
Top visitor attractions in Dorset in the South-West of England include Thomas Hardy's Wessex, the Abbotsbury Swannery, Dorchester, Lyme Regis, Weymouth, Bournemouth.
best things to do in dorset • top visitor attractions in south-west england • thomas hardy's wessex • abbotsbury swannery and subtropical gardens • dorchester
Ethelbert and the Code of Laws
Ethelbert ruled Kent and parts of the rest of Saxon England at the turn of the 7th century. He was the third overlord. He also gave us a code of laws.
ethelbert • kent • saxons • saxon england • anglo-saxons
Ethelbert ruled Kent and parts of the rest of Saxon England at the turn of the 7th century. He was the third overlord. He also gave us a code of laws.
ethelbert • kent • saxons • saxon england • anglo-saxons
Hiking England's Greater Ridgeway
The Ridgeway and Peddars Way are prehistoric tracks that run diagonally across England, though some of its best landscapes. They're now hiking tracks, too.
greater ridgeway • peddars way • wessex ridgeway • ridgeway national trail • national trails
The Ridgeway and Peddars Way are prehistoric tracks that run diagonally across England, though some of its best landscapes. They're now hiking tracks, too.
greater ridgeway • peddars way • wessex ridgeway • ridgeway national trail • national trails
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
Trooping the Colour
The Scots Guards troop The Queen's Colour at the Sovereign's Birthday Parade, a historic ceremony that is one of London's most impressive displays of Royal pageantry in this Jubilee year.
queen • duke • edinburgh • prince • wales
The Scots Guards troop The Queen's Colour at the Sovereign's Birthday Parade, a historic ceremony that is one of London's most impressive displays of Royal pageantry in this Jubilee year.
queen • duke • edinburgh • prince • wales
Vacation in Dorchester in Dorset
A look at the charming English town of Dorchester including tourist information on what to see and where to stay and eat
vacation • dorset • dorchester • thomas hardy • tourism
A look at the charming English town of Dorchester including tourist information on what to see and where to stay and eat
vacation • dorset • dorchester • thomas hardy • tourism
Harold and the Beginning of the End
Harold found himself on the throne of England and beset on all sides by competing claims.
harold godwinson • harold ii • harala hardrada • tostig • edward the confessor
Harold found himself on the throne of England and beset on all sides by competing claims.
harold godwinson • harold ii • harala hardrada • tostig • edward the confessor
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
How to Learn Skiing on Britain's Dry Ski Runs
Britain may have mild weather, but that doesn't mean missing out on snow sports. Find out about skiing on artificial ski slopes in the UK.
dry ski slopes in the uk • sir fred pontin uk skiing • history of skiing in the uk • torquay alpine skiing club • the first dry ski slope in the uk
Britain may have mild weather, but that doesn't mean missing out on snow sports. Find out about skiing on artificial ski slopes in the UK.
dry ski slopes in the uk • sir fred pontin uk skiing • history of skiing in the uk • torquay alpine skiing club • the first dry ski slope in the uk
Shakespeare and the World Fell in Love in 1998
As we look forward to this year's Oscar ceremony, we also look back at last years winners. 'Shakespeare in Love' won audiences hearts as well as the Best Picture Academy Award in 1998.
shakespeare in love • best picture • oscar • academy award • joseph fiennes
As we look forward to this year's Oscar ceremony, we also look back at last years winners. 'Shakespeare in Love' won audiences hearts as well as the Best Picture Academy Award in 1998.
shakespeare in love • best picture • oscar • academy award • joseph fiennes
A King Is Burnt to Death: What Caused It?
In 687, King Mul of Kent and 12 of his companions were burnt to death during an uprising. Was it an accident, or was it murder?
king mul of kent • kentish history • anglo-saxon britain • ancient british history
In 687, King Mul of Kent and 12 of his companions were burnt to death during an uprising. Was it an accident, or was it murder?
king mul of kent • kentish history • anglo-saxon britain • ancient british history
The Order of Succession
A list of the first 40 family members in line to the throne.
british royal family • line of succession • queen elizabeth • prince of wales • royalty
A list of the first 40 family members in line to the throne.
british royal family • line of succession • queen elizabeth • prince of wales • royalty
King Alfred the Great of England
Alfred the Great, the Anglo Saxon King of Wessex, saved England from Danish rule, defended Christianity, promoted education and established lasting legal reforms.
alfred the great's reign • king alfred • king alfred the great • king alfred the great of england • alfred the great's danish battles
Alfred the Great, the Anglo Saxon King of Wessex, saved England from Danish rule, defended Christianity, promoted education and established lasting legal reforms.
alfred the great's reign • king alfred • king alfred the great • king alfred the great of england • alfred the great's danish battles
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
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
Book Review: Britain's Royal Families
Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy is a unique reference book from AD 800 to the present in one volume. It is a must-have for monarchists and history buffs.
royal families - great britain • genealogy • england ad 800 to 1603 • scotland 9th century to 1603 • great britain from 1603
Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy is a unique reference book from AD 800 to the present in one volume. It is a must-have for monarchists and history buffs.
royal families - great britain • genealogy • england ad 800 to 1603 • scotland 9th century to 1603 • great britain from 1603
January Highlights: Commemorative Stamps, Sales, Tate London
It's Sales time in London! The annual stampede is on for bargains at big stores like Harrods and Selfridges, fashion shops of Bond Street. Travelsleuth looks at Royal Britain in January, the London International Boat Show at Earls Court, the controversial Turner Prize Exhibition at Tate London and a new set of Royal Mail commemorative stamps . <B>Updated 9 January.</B>
queen elizabeth • royal • buckingham • palace • rudyard
It's Sales time in London! The annual stampede is on for bargains at big stores like Harrods and Selfridges, fashion shops of Bond Street. Travelsleuth looks at Royal Britain in January, the London International Boat Show at Earls Court, the controversial Turner Prize Exhibition at Tate London and a new set of Royal Mail commemorative stamps . <B>Updated 9 January.</B>
queen elizabeth • royal • buckingham • palace • rudyard
King Alfred's Influence
King Alfred was a prudent leader, innovator, entrepreneur, war commander, linguist, spy and a 'great ' man.
king alfred's influence • englands greatest king • king alfred burnt cakes • alfred candle clock. king alfred navy • bard danes alfred
King Alfred was a prudent leader, innovator, entrepreneur, war commander, linguist, spy and a 'great ' man.
king alfred's influence • englands greatest king • king alfred burnt cakes • alfred candle clock. king alfred navy • bard danes alfred
Overview of the Norman Kings
From 1066 England was ruled by the descendants of William the Conqueror for almost 100 years, allowing French influence to entrench itself upon the governance of England.
the normans • norman kings • william the conqueror • battle of hastings • overview of norman rule of england
From 1066 England was ruled by the descendants of William the Conqueror for almost 100 years, allowing French influence to entrench itself upon the governance of England.
the normans • norman kings • william the conqueror • battle of hastings • overview of norman rule of england
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