The Vikings in Britain 3. The Saxon fightback – Alfred the Great

The Vikings in Britain 3. The Saxon fightback – Alfred the Great

He was undoubtably a skilled leader and warrior whounderstood the need for a strong Kingdom. Alfred promoted literacy amongst his people and was a defender ofthe Christian faith. Alfred developed the legal system blending traditional Anglo-Saxonlaws with Christian principles. Truly a great man.

The Vikings in Britain 2. The attack on Lindisfarne

The dawnof the Viking Age Welcome to the Vikings in Britain podcast. Today we are talking about one of the most dramatic events in medieval history.

The Vikings in Britain 1 The Great Heathen Army

Listen to the Story of the Vikings in Repton, Derbyshire. A fanscinating time in British history where two very different cultures clashed, but ultimatley became one. Viking history, Anglo-Saxon England, Derbyshire archaeology