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Hace 20 horas · Anglo-Saxon exhibition on first King of all England. Objects more than a millennia old have gone on display at a Wiltshire museum to celebrate the life of the Anglo-Saxon King Athelstan 1,100 years after he came to the throne. Athelstan Museum in Malmesbury has put on display artefacts loaned from the British Museum and the Ashmolean Museum for ...
Hace 5 días · After a more general and theoretical introduction, the first chapter states the claim for Æthelstan’s recognition as the first king of England and briefly surveys some of the martial and political highlights of his reign. Chapter two focuses on ‘Family’, including the king’s curious surfeit of sisters.
Hace 20 horas · Celebrations marking the 1100th anniversary of the accession of King Athelstan – the first King of England - have kicked off in Malmesbury. The first event was held on Friday, June 28 at Malmesbury Abbey with a performance of Oh! Athelstan by St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School choir. Meanwhile, the Museum Athelstan exhibition officially ...
Hace 1 día · However, Edward’s son Athelstan was brought up in Æthelflæd’s court and so her wise influence continued through her nephew. After Edward’s death Mercia and Wessex were united under his sole kingship. He finally achieved the conquest of York in 927 and united the kingdoms of England under his stable rule.
Hace 2 días · The Athelstan Pilgrim Way takes in some of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the historic churches range from Bremilham, the smallest church in England to Malmesbury Abbey. Historian and 'The Rest is History' podcaster Tom Holland, who is a patron of the project, will open the new walk with a speech.
Hace 1 día · Athelstan died on 27 October 939 in his palace in Gloucester, after only 14 years on the throne. His wish was to be buried in Malmesbury Abbey. Other events taking place are: 29/30 June: The opening of the Athelstan Pilgrim Way – 100 miles of footpaths and cycleways linking churches across North Wiltshire.
Hace 5 días · THOUSANDS are expected to visit Malmesbury as part of celebrations marking the 1100th anniversary of the accession of King Athelstan – the first King of England. Approximately 27 events are due to take place over the next four weekends, many totally free, involving more than 100 local businesses and community organisations.
