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The Politics of Power in Anglo-Saxon England
The dramatic confrontation between Harold of England and William of Normandy at Senlac Ridge in 1066 was the result of almost a century of political and dynastic struggles. Paul Hill explores the prolonged death-throe of Anglo-Saxon England - a story of murder, treachery and ambition - and of a foreign predator with a talent for organisation.
3rd May, 2018 in History, Women in History
Aethelflaed was the only Anglo-Saxon known to have commanded an army. For seven years, the forces of Mercia were led by Aethelflaed, the widow of Aethelred of Mercia and the daughter of Alfred (the Great) of Wessex. We take a look back at the events leading up to, and during, Aet…
12th October, 2016 in Military
The Battle of Hastings, without any doubt the most important battle ever fought on English soil and arguably the most historically significant in English history, was not actually fought there. A modern visitor to Hastings will on enquiry be directed seven miles to the northwest…
3rd October, 2016 in History, Military
In 1066 the most significant battle on English soil took place. A king would die on the battlefield and a new dynasty would be established. The timeline below charts the key moments in the build up to the battle. From Egbert to Alfred 802 — Egbert becomes King…
