Michael Smith6 days ago8 min readSt Wystan's church, Repton, Derbyshire and its Anglo-Viking historic landscapeA visit to the historic church of St Wystan at Repton, Derbyshire, home to a magnificent Anglo-Saxon crypt and a rich Viking heritage.
Michael SmithOct 207 min readThe Battle of Maldon, 991 - an epic tale of defiance, folly and communal loyaltyNorthsey Island near Maldon in Essex is the site of a famous battle between the Vikings and the Anglo-Saxons and celebrated in an epic poem.
Michael SmithOct 145 min readAll Saints' Church, Brixworth, Northamptonshire – a magnificent Anglo-Saxon survivalA visit to the Grade 1-listed church of All Saints at Brixworth, Northamptonshire, the largest Anglo-Saxon building standing in England.