Anglo Saxon Collection

Map of England Showing the Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms and Danish Districts

Bayeux Tapestry 1067: Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066. The death of Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England. Left, figure pulling arrow from eye and then being cut down by Norman knight

Alcuin of York (730-804). Alcuin presents to Rabanus Maurus
Alcuin of York, or Ealhwine, nicknamed or Flaccus (730-804). English scholar, ecclesiastic, poet and teacher from York, Northumbria. Alcuin presents to Rabanus Maurus to Saint Martin. Miniature

ANGLO-SAXON CHRONICLE. The passage reproduced contains a record of Aethelred and Alfreds defeat of the Danes at Ashdown (Vale of White Horse), Berkshire, England, in 871

Sutton Hoo Treasure. Royal shoulder-clasps. 7th-8th centurie
Sutton Hoo Treasure. Royal shoulder-clasps decorated with inlaid gold, enamel and garnet. 7th-8th centuries AD. From Mound 1. Near Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. British Museum. London. England

Pottery cremation urn, from a grave at Loveden Hill, Lincolnshire, Anglo-Saxon, 6th-7th century
Pottery cremation urn, from a cremation grave in a cemetery at Loveden Hill, Lincolnshire, Anglo-Saxon, 6th-7th century. The urn is decorated with deeply incised chevrons which are filled with

Edwy and Elgiva, (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers
Edwy and Elgiva, (mid 19th century). Depiction of a scene from early British history: Queen Elgiva and King Eadwig are reproved by priests, possibly Archbishop Odo and/or Saint Dunstan

Beowulf shears off the head of Grendel, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Beowulf shears off the head of Grendel, 1910. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

The Pitney Brooch, Anglo-Scandinavian, second half of the 11th century. Disc-brooch of gilt copper-alloy from Pitney, Somerset, England. It is decorated in an English variant of the Urnes style

Alfred the Great (849-899), Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871, (c1920). Much of Alfreds reign was taken up with the struggle against the Danish invaders

Anglo-Saxon map of 900s showing a flat earth and the ocean that was thought to surround it. British Museum

Bayeux Tapestry 1067. Harold II crowned King of England, 6 January 1066. Harold enthroned holding orb and sceptre, Archbishop Stigand on his right

Anglo-Saxon brooch of the Kentish type, from the British Museum

Alfred being scolded for burning the cakes (colour litho)
STC308522 Alfred being scolded for burning the cakes (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great (849-99)

Canute reproving his courtiers, engraved by G. Noble, illustration from David Hume
STC429645 Canute reproving his courtiers, engraved by G. Noble, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

King Alfred (849-99) submitting his laws to the Witan, illustration from
IL251877 King Alfred (849-99) submitting his laws to the Witan, illustration from Lives of Great Men Told by Great Men, edited by Richard Wilson, c.1920s (colour litho) by Bridges

West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon Village, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon Village, Bury St Edmund s, Suffolk. A reconstruction of an early Anglo-Saxon village from c420-650 excavated on the site

Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Harold II, last Anglo-Saxon king of England, c1064, (19th century). Harold c1020-1066) swearing an oath on sacred relics before William of Normandy to support his claim to the English throne on death

Edward The Confessor (c1003-66) Anglo-Saxon king of England from 1042. Edward on his throne. Bayeux Tapestry

If there had been tanks at the Battle of Hastings (engraving)
8672631 If there had been tanks at the Battle of Hastings (engraving) by Downey, Thomas Edward (1852-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Ifs" in history)

The Desborough Necklace
3330220 The Desborough Necklace; (add.info.: The Desborough Necklace of Anglo-Saxon England. Dated 7th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Edward (Eadward) the Martyr (963?-978) English king, c.1860 (engraving)
536342 Edward (Eadward) the Martyr (963?-978) English king, c.1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Edward (Eadward) the Martyr (963)

Amsterdam, 1728 (colour engraving) (colour engraving)
1578238 Amsterdam, 1728 (colour engraving) (colour engraving); (add.info.: Dutch admiral's ship with 96 cannons. Coloured engraving published by Gerard van Keulen, Amsterdam)

Anglo-Saxon fine gold buckle
3330425 Anglo-Saxon fine gold buckle; (add.info.: Anglo-Saxon fine gold buckle depicting an Early Christian symbol. Dated 7th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anglo-Saxon (recreation) wall hanging showing ships and soldiers
2910994 Anglo-Saxon (recreation) wall hanging showing ships and soldiers; (add.info.: Anglo-Saxon (recreation) wall hanging showing ships and soldiers

Anglo-Saxon (recreation) wall hanging showing soldiers
2910995 Anglo-Saxon (recreation) wall hanging showing soldiers; (add.info.: Anglo-Saxon (recreation) wall hanging showing soldiers, English 8th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

King Edgar the Peaceful of England and portrait of King Alfred the Great of Wessex, 9th century
FLO4623235 King Edgar the Peaceful of England and portrait of King Alfred the Great of Wessex, 9th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

The Battle of Hastings
2911201 The Battle of Hastings; (add.info.: The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 between the Norman-French army of Duke William II of Normandy)

The "Anglo-Saxon" map of the World
1578436 The "Anglo-Saxon" map of the World; (add.info.: The "Anglo-Saxon" map of the World, drawn about 900 A.D.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anglo-Saxon Jewellery. 8th Century AD (object)
529444 Anglo-Saxon Jewellery. 8th Century AD (object); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland
532024 Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland, holding open a book

Pope Gregory I
5307670 Pope Gregory I.; (add.info.: Portrait of Pope Saint Gregory I, Pope of the Catholic Church from 3 September 590. Dated 10th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cartoon depicting St Swithun ruling another yet another British summer, 19th century
5308610 Cartoon depicting St Swithun ruling another yet another British summer, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting St Swithun ruling another yet another British summer)

Anglo-Saxon warrior chief in tunic and conical helmet 1, Anglo-Danish soldiers in chainmail armour 2
FLO4622910 Anglo-Saxon warrior chief in tunic and conical helmet 1, Anglo-Danish soldiers in chainmail armour 2, the knight Sir Hugh Bardulf in chainmail armour 13th century 3

Alfred the Great (849-899) Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871. Alfred, hiding from Danes in cowherd's
530981 Alfred the Great (849-899) Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871. Alfred, hiding from Danes in cowherd's (neatherd's) cottage on Isle of Athelney, Somerset

Sighere of Essex (colour litho)
8635649 Sighere of Essex (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sighere of Essex. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Anglo-Saxon fine gold buckles
3330424 Anglo-Saxon fine gold buckles; (add.info.: Anglo-Saxon fine gold buckles depicting Early Christian symbols. Dated 7th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Alfred the Great (849-899) Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871. Alfred planning how to capture the Danish/Viking fleet
531898 Alfred the Great (849-899) Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871. Alfred planning how to capture the Danish/Viking fleet - 885

GKS 10 f.18r St. Matthew's Gospel, Initial 'F', from the 'Copenhagen Gospels
PHD34771 GKS 10 f.18r St. Matthew's Gospel, Initial 'F', from the 'Copenhagen Gospels, (early 11th century) (vellum); Royal Library, Copenhagen, Denmark; out of copyright.

St Augustine of Canterbury (d.604) preaching before Ethelbert (552?-616) Anglo-Saxon king of Kent whom he baptised in
531881 St Augustine of Canterbury (d.604) preaching before Ethelbert (552?-616) Anglo-Saxon king of Kent whom he baptised in 597

Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland
532026 Venerable Bede (c.673-735) Anglo-Saxon theologian, scholar and historian: monk at Jarrow, Northumberland. Bede using writing slope, quill pen. Scissors, inkwell and candle at his side

Gold buckle from the Sutton Hoo Hoard
3330282 Gold buckle from the Sutton Hoo Hoard; (add.info.: Gold buckle from the Sutton Hoo Hoard. Dated 6th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Saint Walpurgis, 1516/1518. Creator: Leonhard Beck
Saint Walpurgis, 1516/1518

Saint Willibrord, 1625/30. Creator: Abraham Bloemaert
Saint Willibrord, 1625/30

King Alfred, 1890. Creator: Unknown
King Alfred, 1890. Alfred the Great (c847-899) King of Wessex from 871-c886 and King of the Anglo-Saxons from c886-899. He won a decisive victory in the Battle of Edington in 878

Hengist and Horsas treaty with Vortigern
3783261 Hengist and Horsas treaty with Vortigern; (add.info.: Hengist and Horsas treaty with Vortigern, King of the Britons)

Figures by pink Cadillac, Aladdin's Cave Junk shop and reclamation yard, Lewisham way, London

The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen)
XCF115624 The Norman cavalry attacks the English shield-wall and battle is joined, 1070 (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

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"Exploring the Rich Legacy of Anglo-Saxon England: From Kingdoms to Artifacts" Map of England Showing the Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms and Danish Districts: Delve into the intricate political landscape of early medieval England with this detailed map, showcasing the various Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and Danish districts that shaped its history. Bayeux Tapestry 1067: Battle of Hastings, 14 October 1066. The death of Harold II: Witness a pivotal moment in English history through the iconic Bayeux Tapestry, as it vividly depicts the fateful Battle of Hastings and King Harold II's tragic demise. Anglo-Saxon brooch of the Kentish type: Admire the exquisite craftsmanship and intricate design displayed in this stunning Kentish-style brooch, offering a glimpse into the artistic prowess of Anglo-Saxon metalworkers. Alcuin of York (730-804). Alcuin presents to Rabanus Maurus: Uncover intellectual exchange during this era as we witness Alcuin, an influential scholar from York, presenting his works to Rabanus Maurus—a testament to their contributions to education and learning. Pottery cremation urn from a grave at Loveden Hill, Lincolnshire, Anglo-Saxon 6th-7th century: Step back in time with this pottery cremation urn discovered at Loveden Hill—an archaeological marvel preserving ancient burial customs and providing insights into early Saxon society. Alfred being scolded for burning the cakes (colour litho): Marvel at historical anecdotes as we encounter King Alfred facing reprimand for accidentally burning cakes—a lighthearted yet endearing tale that humanizes even legendary figures like him. The Pitney Brooch: Anglo-Scandinavian second half of the 11th century.