King of the West Saxons and of the Anglo-Saxons. Born Wantage. Introduced a level of education not previously known in Anglo-Saxon England for his sons, those of other nobles and even clever boys of lower birth (no girls, of course). Fought the Vikings and the Danes and burnt the cakes. In the 880s he reoccupied London and restored it to a secure and habitable town again. He was Lord of the Manor of Lewisham. Buried Winchester.
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Alfred the Great
The dates on the plaque differ from those usually given: date of birth varies...
Many sites will tell you that this is the oldest outdoor statue in London, be...
This lovely frieze which represents the "Useful Arts", runs across above the ...
Son of John Dudley and husband of Lady Jane Grey - see there for more informa...
Married Humphrey, uncle to the child King Henry VI. Eleanor was implicated i...
Born in Stockholm to the crown prince of Sweden and Norway. Became king Oscar...
Edward Augustus was the 4th son of George III and the father of Queen Victori...
The palace was built, as Bella Court, by Humphrey Duke of Gloucester, regent ...
