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CANCM:2735 - Anglo-Saxon weight of Roman coins, worn down. Production period: Roman/Anglo-Saxon.

All images © Canterbury City Museums.

John McKenna ARBS makes the full size wax version of the sculpture, The Vision of Eof, ready for investing (to cast in bronze) at the A4A Art for Architecture studio foundry in Ayrshire. The bronze statue was unveiled in 2008 on site on the edge of…

This poster contains general information about the Wallingford project - the main research questions it addresses, who funds it, the people who participate in it, the partner organisations and so on. Uploaded as a PDF.

This is part of a series of posters illustrating the work of the Wallingford Burh to Borough Research project, in collaboration with Wallingford Museum - excavations, research, geophysical survey, etc. This one shows the 2009 digs.

Wallingford town defences, probably first constructed during the reign of Alfred as part of his strategy to defend Wessex against Viking attack. Mention of Wallingford is made in the Burghal Hidage, as a 'burgh', or fortified stronghold, with 2,400…

An audio presentation with some slides to take you around the Anglo-Saxon exhibits at the British Museum.

Ashmolean Museum inventory no. AN1978.332. c.1000-1050. Walrus ivory. H. 8.3, W. 5.8. Originally rectangular panel, now damaged. The enthroned Virgin sits with the Christ-child on her lap, who is blessing with one hand and holding a book with the…

Images and captions from the Ashmolean Museum's 'Anglo-Saxon Discovery' site.

Viking brooch, Buckles, Needle Case, Pendant, Bracelets, Rings, Viking man, Cuerdale Hoard, Chape, Stirrups, Strap distributor, Sword, Where Did the Vikings Come From?

A poem inspired by Old English literature.

This is a blog post by writer Joanna Preston discussing 'Wulf and Eadwacer' from a poet's perspective. The translation provided is a composite made up of translations found on the web. Please note that this is a zipped file: in order to read it,…