King Of Wessex Collection

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, 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

Ecgberht Egbert Ecgbert Ecgbriht Ecgbeorht Ecbert
Ecgberht, 770/775 - 839, also spelled Egbert, Ecgbert, Ecgbriht, Ecgbeorht, and Ecbert. King of Wessex. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857

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)

The Submission of Guthrum to King Alfred, illustration from Hutchinson
IL281024 The Submission of Guthrum to King Alfred, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Bone, Herbert Alfred (1854-1932) (after); Private Collection; British

King Alfred (849-99) burning the cakes, from Peeps into the Past, published c
STC213536 King Alfred (849-99) burning the cakes, from Peeps into the Past, published c.1900 (colour litho) by Trelleek (fl.c.1900); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alfred the Great (849-99) from Receuil des Estampes
STC188397 Alfred the Great (849-99) from Receuil des Estampes, representant les Rangs et les Dignites, suivant le Costume de toutes les Nations existantes

Alfred the Great (849-99), after a painting in the Bodleian Gallery (colour litho)
STC188616 Alfred the Great (849-99), after a painting in the Bodleian Gallery (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Maquette for the Statue of Alfred the Great, c. 1901 (painted plaster) (see also 876154-6)
876155 Maquette for the Statue of Alfred the Great, c.1901 (painted plaster) (see also 876154-6) by Thornycroft, William Hamo (1850-1925)

Alfred in the neatherds cottage, c. AD 878, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD
984723 Alfred in the neatherds cottage, c.AD 878, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Maquette for the Statue of Alfred the Great, c. 1901 (painted plaster) (see also 876154-5)
876156 Maquette for the Statue of Alfred the Great, c.1901 (painted plaster) (see also 876154-5) by Thornycroft, William Hamo (1850-1925)

Alfred dividing his last loaf with the pilgrim (engraving)
725797 Alfred dividing his last loaf with the pilgrim (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred dividing his last loaf with the pilgrim)

King Alfred the Great (engraving)
964807 King Alfred the Great (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred the Great. King of Wessex, 849 - 26 October 899)

Alfred, (c847-899), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Alfred, (c847-899), 1830. Alfred the Great (c847-899) King of Wessex 871-c886, King of the Anglo-Saxons c886-899 spent several years fighting Viking invasions

Alfred in the Neat-herds Hut, late 19th century. Creator: Pearson
Alfred in the Neat-herds Hut, late 19th century. Alfred, given shelter on the Somerset Levels by a woman unaware of his identity and preoccupied by matters of his kingdom, let the cakes burn

Alfred the Great, 1712. Creator: Unknown
Alfred the Great, 1712. Portrait of Alfred wearing a crown and ermine robes, and holding a sceptre. King Alfred (849-899 AD) was King of Wessex from 871 to c886

King Alfred, 1733. Creator: George Vertue
King Alfred, 1733. Portrait in an oval frame inscribed Alfredus Magnus Rex Angliae, (Alfred the Great, King of England). On the table below are a crown, books, arrows, a lyre

Alfred the Great, (c847-899), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Alfred the Great, (c847-899), 1830.Alfred the Great (c847-899) King of Wessex from 871-c886, King of the Anglo-Saxons c886-899

Ethelwolf, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Ethelwolf, 18th century. Ethelwolf (died 858) King of Wessex from 839 to 858

Egbert King of the West Saxons, First monarch of all England, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Egbert King of the West Saxons, First monarch of all England, 18th century. Ecgberht (771/775-839) King of Wessex from 802 until his death in 839

King Alfred in disguise rebuked by the Neat Herds Wife for letting the Cakes burn, (c878), 1783
King Alfred in disguise rebuked by the Neat Herds Wife, for letting the Cakes burn which she observed he himself was so fond of, (c878), 1783

Alfred the Great, Disguised as a Harper, Playing Before Guthrum, (878), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Alfred the Great, Disguised as a Harper, Playing Before Guthrum, (878), 1890. Alfred the Great (c847-899) King of Wessex 871-c886 and King of the Anglo-Saxons c886-899

Egbert, King of England, (771 / 775- 839), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Egbert, King of England, (771/775- 839), 1890. Ecgberht, King of Wessex (771/775- 839) reigned from 802 until his death in 839. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Alfred, disguised in the Character of a Harper, viewing the Danish Camp, 1773. Creator
Alfred, disguised in the Character of a Harper, viewing the Danish Camp, 1773. After Samuel Wale (1721-1786). King Alfred the Great (849-899) From " A New and Complete History of England

Alfred Liberating the Family of Hastings. Creator: Singleton
Alfred Liberating the Family of Hastings, (early-mid 19th century). Depiction of early British ruler King Alfred the Great (849-899 AD) with a woman and her children

Alfred in the Neatherds Cottage, (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers
Alfred in the Neatherds Cottage, (mid 19th century). Youngest son of King AEthelwulf, Alfred (849-899 AD) became King of Wessex during a time of constant Viking attack

Alfreds Last War - Third Phase, 893. April to (?) June, (1935). Map of the south-east of England, showing Burhs (Old English fortifications) of the Anglo-Saxon King Alfred the Great, Danish forts

Alfreds Last War - Opening Phases. From about October 892-March 893, (1935). Map of the south-east of England, showing Burhs (Old English fortifications) of the Anglo-Saxon King Alfred the Great

King Egbert The Great, (1732). Artist: G King
King Egbert The Great, (1732). Egbert, King of the West Saxons (770-839 AD)

Alfred the Great dividing his loaf with the pilgrim, 1782. Artist: William Sharpe
Alfred the Great dividing his loaf with the pilgrim, 1782. Beneath is a dedication to the Stationers Company. The stationers coat of arms appears in the centre

Alfred the Great in the Neatherds Cottage, 1863. Artist: Edward Bowring Stephens
Alfred the Great in the Neatherds Cottage. 1863. Youngest son of King AE thelwulf, Alfred became King of Wessex during a time of constant Viking attack

People visiting King Alfreds Blowing Stone, Kingston Lisle, near Uffington, Oxfordshire, c1920s
Essex Six. Place: King Alfreds Blowing Stone, Kingston Lisle, near Uffington, Oxfordshire

Bentley EXP3 in front of the statue of King Alfred, High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, c1920s
Bentley EXP3 1920 2996 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BM9771. All-weather body by Harrison. King Alfred Statue, High Street, Winchester, Hants

Alfred the Great at the Battle of Ashdown, 871 (1913). Artist: Morris Meredith Williams
Alfred the Great at the Battle of Ashdown, 871 (1913). Alfred the Great (849-899) at the Battle of Ashdown, 8 January 871, leading the West Saxon army of his brother, King Ethelred

King Alfred plans the capture of the Danish fleet, 892 (1864). Alfred the Great (849-899) on horseback on the bank of the River Lea twenty miles up the Thames from London where he planned the capture

Baptism of King Guthrum, 878 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Baptism of King Guthrum, 878 (1864). Guthrum (d890) was the Danish king who fought against King Alfred the Great of Wessex

King Alfred in the neatherds cottage c878 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
King Alfred in the neatherds cottage c878 (1864). Early in his reign as King of Wessex, while a fugitive from the Danish conquerors of his kingdom

Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, 9th century (18th century). Artist: George Vertue
Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, 9th century (18th century). After coming to the throne in 871, much of Alfreds (849-899) reign was taken up with the struggle against the Danish invaders

Edward the Confessor and Alfred the Great, English kings, 19th century. Alfred became King of Wessex in 871. Much of his reign was taken up with the struggle against the Danish invaders

King Alfred burning the cakes, (c1900). Artist: Trelleek
King Alfred burning the cakes, c1900. Legend has it that Alfred (849-899), offered shelter from the Danes by a woman at Athelney in the Somerset marshes

King Alfred Forgets The Cakes, c1907. From My Book of True Stories. [Blackie and Son Limited, London]

Plate 3 for History of the Middle Ages, 1793. Creators: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, Eberhard Siegfried Henne
Plate 3 for History of the Middle Ages, 1793

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"King of Wessex: A Glimpse into the Life and Legends of Alfred the Great" Step back in time to witness pivotal moments in the reign of King Alfred, the legendary ruler of Wessex. In James William Edmund Doyle's captivating artwork, we find ourselves transported to a humble neatherds cottage where Alfred seeks refuge during turbulent times in 878. Fast forward to c1920, where an unknown artist beautifully captures the regal presence of King Alfred himself. His steadfast leadership as Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871 shines through, leaving a lasting impression on history. Delving deeper into his story, we encounter David Wilkie's poignant depiction of King Alfred in Neatherd Cottage (1806). The painting evokes a sense of solitude and contemplation as he strategizes against Danish invaders who threaten his kingdom. Intriguingly, another portrayal from 1785 showcases King Alfred's strength and determination. This timeless image immortalizes his unwavering spirit that would shape England's future for generations to come. Amongst these artistic renditions lies an intriguing scene titled "Alfred In The Danish Camp" (c1850), which hints at daring escapades undertaken by this remarkable monarch. It leaves us wondering about the challenges he faced while striving for peace and unity within his realm. However, it is perhaps "King Alfred And The Cakes" (c1850) that adds a touch of humanity to this iconic figure. Through this lighthearted anecdote, we glimpse his humility as he accidentally burns cakes while preoccupied with matters of statecraft – reminding us that even great kings have their human moments. As our journey continues through time, I Hall's enchanting illustration transports us back to 1776 when King Alfred receives the family of Hastings. Here we witness diplomacy at its finest as alliances are forged amidst political turmoil.