King Alfred Collection

King Alfred, Wantage, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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

Statue of King Alfred, Winchester, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Danish warship

Alfred the Great (846-899) is rebuked by the peasant who entrusted him with the supervision of cakes he let burn - King
FLO4607618 Alfred the Great (846-899) is rebuked by the peasant who entrusted him with the supervision of cakes he let burn - King Alfred burning the cakes in the neat-herd's cottage

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

England, Hampshire, Winchester, King Alfred The Great Statue and The Guildhall

England, Hampshire, Winchester, King Alfred Statue

Dressed as an Old Bard, King Alfred came to the Camp of the Fierce Danes (colour litho)
3101146 Dressed as an Old Bard, King Alfred came to the Camp of the Fierce Danes (colour litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dressed as an Old Bard)

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)

Kings portraits (XXXL)
Portraits from ancient coins (Rare)

Page from Upstream by Richard Andre, King Alfred and the cakes (colour litho)
5198179 Page from Upstream by Richard Andre, King Alfred and the cakes (colour litho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Up Stream)

King Alfred and the Orphan (engraving)
6008178 King Alfred and the Orphan (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred and the Orphan)

Comic Early English History: Danes and King Alfred (colour litho)
5999168 Comic Early English History: Danes and King Alfred (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danes and King Alfred)

King Alfred in the Cowherds Hut (coloured engraving)
6024048 King Alfred in the Cowherds Hut (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred in the Cowherds Hut)

King Alfred (Reigned 871--901) and his Mother (engraving)
671176 King Alfred (Reigned 871--901) and his Mother (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred (Reigned 871--901) and his Mother

The Millenary of King Alfred, Relics and Memorials (b / w photo)
1629142 The Millenary of King Alfred, Relics and Memorials (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Millenary of King Alfred, Relics and Memorials)

King Alfreds Galleys attacking the Viking Dragon Ships, 897 (colour litho)
976422 King Alfreds Galleys attacking the Viking Dragon Ships, 897 (colour litho) by Payne, Henry (Harry) (1868-1940) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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 Established Schools (engraving)
1090781 Alfred Established Schools (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred Established Schools)

King Alfred giving advice to his son
LLM455825 King Alfred giving advice to his son by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred giving advice to his son)

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 Neat-Herds Hut (engraving)
664524 Alfred in the Neat-Herds Hut (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred in the Neat-Herds Hut)

King Alfred as a minstrel discovering the disorderly habits of the Danes (engraving)
2808204 King Alfred as a minstrel discovering the disorderly habits of the Danes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Alfred and the Cakes
LLM338121 King Alfred and the Cakes by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred and the Cakes)

Alfred in the Danish Camp
LLM338120 Alfred in the Danish Camp by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred in the Danish Camp)

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)

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)

Comic Early English History: King Alfred (colour litho)
5999179 Comic Early English History: King Alfred (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred)

Building King Alfreds navy (litho)
6007540 Building King Alfreds navy (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building King Alfreds navy)

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)

King Alfred in the Neatherds Hut (engraving)
664008 King Alfred in the Neatherds Hut (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred in the Neatherds Hut)

King Alfred crowned
LLM455813 King Alfred crowned by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred crowned. Illustration from Picture Lives of the Great Heroes (Thomas Nelson)

Alfred in the Danes Camp
LLM456377 Alfred in the Danes Camp by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred in the Danes Camp. Victorian scrap, probably produced by Raphael Tuck)

King Alfred (engraving)
653965 King Alfred (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred. Illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier (1890)

Warship of the time of King Alfred (colour litho)
3633682 Warship of the time of King Alfred (colour litho) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warship of the time of King Alfred)

King Alfred (colour litho)
3642205 King Alfred (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred. Illustration for one of a series of postcards depicting the kings)

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

The Alfred Millenary (engraving)
1628368 The Alfred Millenary (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Alfred Millenary, the Celebrations at Winchester)

The Millenary of King Alfred (litho)
1628345 The Millenary of King Alfred (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Millenary of King Alfred)

Statue of King Alfred the Great, at Wantage, by Count Gleichen (engraving)
1589559 Statue of King Alfred the Great, at Wantage, by Count Gleichen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of King Alfred the Great, at Wantage)

King Alfred (engraving)
1097495 King Alfred (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Alfred letting the cakes burn (engraving)
1090777 Alfred letting the cakes burn (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred letting the cakes burn)

King Alfred translated several books (engraving)
1090775 King Alfred translated several books (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred translated several books)

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King Alfred, also known as Alfred the Great, was a prominent figure in English history. Born in 849 in Wantage, Berkshire, England, he became the Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871 onwards. His reign marked a crucial period for England's defense against Danish invasions. One notable depiction is seen in James William Edmund Doyle's painting titled "Alfred in the Neatherds Cottage. " Created in 1864, this artwork portrays him seeking refuge and strategizing during the tumultuous year of c878. Another representation can be found at Winchester, Hampshire - a statue honoring King Alfred stands tall there. Erected to commemorate his legacy and leadership qualities within Europe's historical context. The significance of King Alfred's rule is further highlighted by an anonymous artist who captured his image on canvas around 1920. This portrayal showcases his regal demeanor and emphasizes his role as a defender against Danish forces. Speaking of Danes, their warship played a pivotal role during this era. The Danish invasion tested King Alfred's military prowess and strategic thinking but ultimately led to his triumph over them. David Wilkie's painting "King Alfred in Neatherd Cottage" from 1806 offers another glimpse into the king's life during that time period. It depicts him disguised among common folk while planning strategies to reclaim lost territories. In addition to being remembered as a great warrior-king, often associated with an anecdote about burnt cakes. This tale has been depicted numerous times throughout history; one such illustration dates back to approximately 1850 when it was captured on canvas. Even before these artistic interpretations emerged, I Hall portrayed "Alfred in the Neat-Herds Cottage" back in 1776 - showcasing how long-lasting and influential this historical figure remains today. Lastly, we have an engraving titled "Alfred In The Danish Camp, " estimated to be from around 1850.