Offa Collection

St Albans Abbey 1802
St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire. The Abbey was founded in 793 by Offa, King of Mercia, supposedly on the site of the martyrdom of St Alban in A.D. 303

Offa, King Of Mercia, descending the steps of his throne (colour litho)
3095761 Offa, King Of Mercia, descending the steps of his throne (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Offa, King Of Mercia)

Battle of Rhuddlan Marsh, pub. 19th Century (steel engraving)
955596 Battle of Rhuddlan Marsh, pub. 19th Century (steel engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Morfa Rhuddlan, 796)

King Offa with St Albans skull, 793 (colour litho)
977955 King Offa with St Albans skull, 793 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Offa with St Albans skull, 793)

Wrexham LL14 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wrexham LL14 5

Offa at Sea
Offa crosses the sea to Rome in a small sailing craft

Buildings / Operations
The abbey of Saint Albans is built by command of Offa, king of the Mercians

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"Offa: A Journey through History and Legacy" Step back in time to the year 1802, where St Albans Abbey stands tall, bearing witness to the rich history of Offa. This powerful king of Mercia, depicted in a vibrant color lithograph, descends the steps of his throne with an air of authority. The Battle of Rhuddlan Marsh comes alive before your eyes through a detailed steel engraving from the 19th century. Feel the tension and hear the clash of swords as Offa's forces engage in this historic conflict. In another colorful lithograph, King Offa is seen holding St Albans skull - a symbol of his triumphs and conquests in 793. The image captures both his strength as a ruler and his devotion to religion. A silver penny reveals yet another facet of Offa's reign - that he was not only a conqueror but also interacted with other Anglo-Saxon kings like Aethelberht. This coin serves as evidence for their political alliances and trade relationships. Traveling further into history, we find ourselves exploring Wrexham LL14 5 Map - perhaps an area where Offa left his mark? And then there it is - St Albans Cathedral standing proudly amidst its surroundings. Its grandeur reflects the influence that Offa had on architecture during his rule. However, not all aspects were glorious; Ethelbert's beheading reminds us that power struggles were part of this era. Yet even within Shropshire Farmhouse lies remnants or stories waiting to be discovered about how life was during Offa's reign. As our journey nears its end, we catch sight of "Offa at Sea, " reminding us that beyond battles and politics lay exploration and maritime endeavors under this ambitious king's rule. His vision extended far beyond land borders. Through these various hints scattered across time and geography – from buildings to operations – we uncover fragments of Offa's legacy.