Tag Archives: Anglo-Saxon

Discovering Albion – day 5: … and, More Importantly, Ruthwell…

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“Bloody Hell!” The blasphemous words were out before I could stop them… and in a church too! I think, under the circumstances, I might be forgiven. My companion, though less verbal, was equally astounded. The history of the little kirk … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Churches, History, Photography, Poetry, scotland road trip, travel | Tagged aetheling, Anglo-Saxon, Cross, Dream of the Rood, runes, Ruthwell cross | 4 Comments

Guest author: Tim Clarkson ~ Æthelflæd: the Lady of the Mercians

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

This year marks the 1100th anniversary of the death of one of the most remarkable women in English history. Her name was Æthelflæd and she died at Tamworth in Staffordshire on 12th June 918. She was the eldest daughter of … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Guest post, History | Tagged ancient kingdoms, Anglo-Saxon, Æthelflæd, dark ages, legends, medieval Britain, mercia | 14 Comments

The Wyrm and the Wyrd – Imps and crosses

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Sue Vincent

To be fair, the weekend was over…officially at least… but we had scrounged an extra day to go exploring so, for us, the current of discovery continued. The day dawned fair but overcast, with that strange quality of light that … Continue reading →