One of the most famous Anglo-Saxon kings was Alfred, one of the only kings in British history to be called 'Great'. His father was king of Wessex, but by the end of Alfred's reign his coins ...

King Alfred the Great rebuilt his kingdom from Somerset ... but the creation of a united England. In this series, Charlie Taylor discovers more about the man who has become known as 'the Great'.

Alfred the Great was a king who has defended his kingdom from Vikings. He was born near Oxford in 849. England was split into 5 countries: Northumbria, Mercia, Wessex, Kent and East Anglia ...

Despite being easily accessible from cities in the south of England, you’ll feel like you’ve escaped from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Think white horses on chalk hillsides and wide-open ...

A water tunnel has been discovered in back gardens near Hyde Abbey, the final resting place of Alfred the Great. More than 140 ... being evaluated by Historic England. It is the sixth year members ...