Alfred The Great Collection

Jewel of Alfred the Great Found in the Island of Athelney

Europe, United Kingdom, England, Hampshire, Winchester, statue of King Alfred the Great at the eastern end of The Broadway

King Alfred the Great of England
Statue of King Alfred the Great of England (born 849, ruled 871-899). King Alfreds reign is remembered for the formulation of a code of ethics and a rebirth of religious and scholarly activity

Alfred in the neatherds cottage, c878 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Alfred in the neatherds cottage, 1864. King Alfred the Great was King of Wessex from 871 to 899. Here, sitting in a cottage he is interrupted by the neatherds wife

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

King Alfred
3787059 King Alfred; (add.info.: Alfred the Great (849 - 899) was king of the southern Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex from 871 to 899

King Alfred in the Neatherd's Cottage. Alfred the Great, c.848 - 899. King of Wessex.The legend tells of how when
2638479 King Alfred in the Neatherd's Cottage. Alfred the Great, c.848 - 899. King of Wessex.The legend tells of how when Alfred fled to the Somerset Levels

Alfred the Great
2911196 Alfred the Great; (add.info.: Alfred the Great King of Wessex. A popular legend, states that Alfred was given shelter by a peasant woman who, unaware of his identity)

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

Design for Medallion of King Alfred, n.d. Creator: Sir Robert Smirke
Design for Medallion of King Alfred, n.d

The Alfred Free Grammar-School, Wantage, Berks. 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Alfred Free Grammar-School, Wantage, Berkshire, 1850. Sketch of the proposed building [a memorial in commemoration of the thousandth anniversary of the birth of Alfred the Great]

Athelney & Ethandun 878, (1935). Map of part of the west of England (modern Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire), showing Athelney

The First Militia. A. D. 893 (colour litho)
670173 The First Militia. A.D. 893 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Militia. A.D. 893)

Alfred the Great in the Neat-Herds Cottage (colour litho)
3105387 Alfred the Great in the Neat-Herds Cottage (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great in the Neat-Herds Cottage)

Alfred the Great learning to read (colour litho)
3101679 Alfred the Great learning to read (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great learning to read)

Alfred the Great in Dramatic Representation (litho)
1601391 Alfred the Great in Dramatic Representation (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great in Dramatic Representation)

Alfred the Great. A. D. 855 (colour litho)
670169 Alfred the Great. A.D. 855 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great. A.D. 855)

Alfred the Great burning the cakes, 878 (colour litho)
5217472 Alfred the Great burning the cakes, 878 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great burning the cakes, 878)

The Youth of Charlemagne (engraving)
2788194 The Youth of Charlemagne (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Youth of Charlemagne)

The Wandering Minstrel. A. D. 878 (colour litho)
670172 The Wandering Minstrel. A.D. 878 (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wandering Minstrel. A.D. 878)

Alfred the Great
" Portrait of King Alfred the great ( 849-899)From ancient coin, engraving and publishing (1800s) in history of England.Digital restoration by Pictore (BW)

King Alfred and the burned cakes (engraving)
3647220 King Alfred and the burned cakes (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred and the burned cakes)

Queen Judith reciting to Alfred when a Child the Songs of the Bards describing the heroic
5055699 Queen Judith reciting to Alfred when a Child the Songs of the Bards describing the heroic Deeds of his Ancestors pub

Alfreds galleys attacking the Viking Dragon ships, 897 AD
IL388142 Alfreds galleys attacking the Viking Dragon ships, 897 AD, illustration from Hutchisons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

The Coronation Decorations of Westminster Bridge, British Sovereigns modelled by South Kensington Students (engraving)
1629699 The Coronation Decorations of Westminster Bridge, British Sovereigns modelled by South Kensington Students (engraving) by Forestier

Guthrums submission to Alfred the Great (gravure)
979522 Guthrums submission to Alfred the Great (gravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guthrums submission to Alfred the Great, 878)

Alfred inciting the Saxons to resist the Danes (colour litho)
978022 Alfred inciting the Saxons to resist the Danes (colour litho) by Watts, George Frederick (1817-1904) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred inciting the Saxons to resist the Danes)

Alfred the Great
LLM456167 Alfred the Great by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great. Illustration for Pictorial Records of Remarkable Events (James Sangster)

King Alfred receiving the family of Hastings (engraving)
811087 King Alfred receiving the family of Hastings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred receiving the family of Hastings)

Alfred in the neatherds cottage
LLM339199 Alfred in the neatherds cottage by Doyle, James William Edmund (1822-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred in the neatherds cottage)

Britains First Naval Battle, illustration from
IL323200 Britains First Naval Battle, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, c.1910 (litho) by Forrestier, A

King Alfreds ships going to sea (colour litho)
5228970 King Alfreds ships going to sea (colour litho) by Webb, Archibald Bertram (1887-1944) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfreds ships going to sea)

Alfred The Great, Mr Alfred Austin (colour litho)
5220458 Alfred The Great, Mr Alfred Austin (colour litho) by Gould, Francis Carruthers (1844-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred The Great, Mr Alfred Austin)

Alfred playing before the Danish Chief (engraving)
819196 Alfred playing before the Danish Chief (engraving) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred playing before the Danish Chief)

The Castle, Warwick (photo)
727540 The Castle, Warwick (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Castle, Warwick)

The Royal Alphabet, A, B, C, D (coloured engraving)
2817714 The Royal Alphabet, A, B, C, D (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Alphabet, A, B, C, D)

King Alfred when sheltered by the neat herds wife abused for letting her cakes burn (engraving)
2808203 King Alfred when sheltered by the neat herds wife abused for letting her cakes burn (engraving) by English School

Alfred the Great submitting his laws to the Witan (coloured engraving)
973036 Alfred the Great submitting his laws to the Witan (coloured engraving) by Bridges, John (fl.1818-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great submitting his laws to the Witan)

Royal Visit to Berkshire (engraving)
1589554 Royal Visit to Berkshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Visit to Berkshire. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 July 1877)

Baptism of King Guthorm, AD 878, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub
984724 Baptism of King Guthorm, AD 878, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Alfred in the Isle of Nobles (engraving)
2808205 Alfred in the Isle of Nobles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred in the Isle of Nobles)

Monogram penny, Alfred the Great, c. 880 (metal)
1220137 Monogram penny, Alfred the Great, c.880 (metal) by English School, (9th century); The Royal Mint Museum, Llantrisant, UK; (add.info.: Alfred the Great (849 - 26 October 899)

Alfred the Great Making a Collection of Laws (engraving)
3630907 Alfred the Great Making a Collection of Laws (engraving) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great Making a Collection of Laws)

Anglo-Saxon ship (chromolitho)
727740 Anglo-Saxon ship (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anglo-Saxon ship. Cigarette card issued by Players)

Alfred burning the cakes (engraving)
672393 Alfred burning the cakes (engraving) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred burning the cakes)

King Alfred burning the cakes, 1936 (colour litho)
473446 King Alfred burning the cakes, 1936 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great (c.849-899) King of Wessex (871-878)

The division of England into Counties, Hundreds and Tythings by Alfred the Great (engraving)
5220762 The division of England into Counties, Hundreds and Tythings by Alfred the Great (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Alfreds statue, Winchester, Hampshire (photo)
5996719 King Alfreds statue, Winchester, Hampshire (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfreds statue, Winchester, Hampshire)

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"Discovering the Jewel of Alfred the Great: Unearthing History on the Island of Athelney" King Alfred the Great, a prominent figure in English history, left behind a legacy that continues to captivate us today. In 1864, artist James William Edmund Doyle depicted an intimate scene titled "Alfred in the Neatherds Cottage, " showcasing his humble nature amidst turmoil. This portrayal resonates with our fascination for this Anglo-Saxon king who reigned over Wessex from 871. The image of King Alfred has been immortalized through various artistic mediums throughout history. A line engraving from the 19th century captures his regal presence and determination as he led his kingdom during turbulent times. An unknown creator beautifully sculpted a statue in Winchester, England, honoring this legendary ruler. Intriguing historical events associated with King Alfred include his victories at Athelney and Ethandun in 878, which are vividly portrayed in a painting from 1935. The artwork transports us back to those critical moments when he defended Wessex against Viking invasions. David Wilkie's masterpiece "King Alfred in Neatherd Cottage" portrays him seeking refuge among common folk during Danish occupation—a testament to his resourcefulness and resilience. Another captivating depiction is found in an artwork dating back to 1806 titled "Alfred In The Danish Camp, " illustrating his strategic brilliance even while facing adversity. Among popular tales surrounding King Alfred is one about him burning cakes while seeking shelter incognito—an anecdote that showcases both humility and humanity. These stories have contributed to shaping our perception of this remarkable monarch who lived between 849-899. As we admire these diverse representations of King Alfred throughout centuries, we gain insight into not only his reign but also how he became an enduring symbol of leadership and courage. His contributions continue to inspire generations worldwide as we delve deeper into the life and legend of this extraordinary ruler named Alfred the Great.