Before he was “Great,” Alfred was just a prince with a sword and a brother on the throne. At Ashdown in 871, he faced the ...

Two other scoreboards, for the rugby and baseball fields, have also been installed. Despite less-than-ideal weather conditions throughout the spring, construction of the Saxon Hill Sports Complex, ...

In the stormy 890s, King Alfred the Great faces his final and most intense Viking threat. After years of uneasy peace, Hastein the Viking leads multiple armies into Wessex, Mercia, and Wales, testing ...

KS2 History: The Anglo-Saxons. Audio drama telling the story of Alfred the Great and his struggles against the Vikings. BBC School Radio. BBC Teach.

A blue plaque was unveiled at Chippenham Museum to honour King Alfred. The museum is believed to have been the site of Alfred's 'royal ville' or hunting lodge. The plaque commemorates his victory for ...

Thursday, June 5 Alfred University Fitness Center Opens McLane Center – 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open Exhibition: History: A Legacy in Motion: Alfred Ceramic Art 1900-2025 Alfred Ceramic Art Museum – 10 a.m.

From Friday, June 27 to Saturday, June 28, the Student Union at the University of Winchester held the Winchester Beer and Cider Festival.

That led to the policy of posse comitatus, translated as “the power of the county.” Sheriffs could use the tool not only to ...

These are some of the best photographs from the Winchester Beer and Cider Festival. The popular festival was held at the Student Union at the University of Winchester on Friday, June 27 and Saturday, ...

A blue plaque is dedicated to King Alfred the Great, known for defeating the Vikings at the Battle of Edington in 878. The design is a mash-up of Christian and pagan designs from the same era as ...

For decades, Adrian Gardiner has led the charge in rewilding farm land in the Eastern Cape, but he’s still chasing bigger ...

Chippenham's free guided history walks are set to return in 2025. Led by Chippenham Museum staff, the 40-minute tours take place on select Thursdays and Saturdays until September, offering a journey ...