The Coming of the Vikings
In the year 793AD, on the 8th of June, the Anglo Saxon Chronicle relates that, “fierce foreboding omens came over
Read moreIn the year 793AD, on the 8th of June, the Anglo Saxon Chronicle relates that, “fierce foreboding omens came over
Read moreOne of Cnut’s first tasks following his coronation at Christmas 1016AD, was to strengthen his grip on the new realm.
Read moreEthelred was the second son of King Edgar. He was ten years old when his brother Edward the Martyr was
Read moreIn 402AD, Constantine’s son, also Constantine, was king having invaded Britain reportedly at the request of Guithelimus, the Archbishop of
Read moreThe period following the Roman withdrawal was one of gradual turmoil and civic breakdown, although St Patrick, writing some ten
Read moreBy the middle of the seventh century Britain was a patchwork of native and invading communities led by powerful chieftains
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