Ethelred Collection

King Ethelred II The Unready
ETHELRED II The Unready King of England (reigned 978-1013 and 1014-1016)

King Ethelred II The Unready
ETHELRED II The Unready King of England (reigned 978-1013 and 1014-1016)

Emma of Normandy, c
6339008 Emma of Normandy, c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Emma of Normandy, c. 984-1052, queen of England, Denmark and Norway through her marriages to Aethelred the Unready)

Apothecaries Company
The Lambeth Drug Mill stood in Grays Walk, roughly where the Ethelred Street estate now lies, to the north of Black Prince Road

Ethelred pays Danegeld 991 (lithograph)
5999292 Ethelred pays Danegeld 991 (lithograph) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ethelred pays Danegeld 991)

Ethelred the Unready embarking for Normandy AD1013, 1920s (litho)
833015 Ethelred the Unready embarking for Normandy AD1013, 1920s (litho) by Prater, Ernest (fl.1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

Prisoners before Queen Ethelred, 1920s (litho)
833029 Prisoners before Queen Ethelred, 1920s (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

EMMA ( - 1052)
BRITISH ROYALTY Married to 1. Ethelred the Unready 2. Cnut Mother of Edward (Confessor) Tried by ordeal at Winchester Date: - 1052

Danegeld
Following the Viking victory at the Battle of Maldon, in Essex, King Aethelred (the Unready) is advised to pay off the Vikings rather than continue the fight

ETHELRED I (D. 871)
ETHELRED (AETHELRED) I Anglo-Saxon ruler. Drove Danes from Mercia (868-869). Defeated Danes with brother Alfred at Ashdown (871). Date: ? - 871

Edward the Martyr / Oval
ENGLISH ROYALTY Assassinated at Corfe Castle, possibly on orders of his stepmother Elfrida to make room for her son Ethelred

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"Ethelred: The Unready King and His Turbulent Reign" King Ethelred II, famously known as "The Unready, " was a significant figure in English history. Despite his intriguing nickname, which actually means "ill-advised" rather than unprepared, Ethelred's reign was marked by political turmoil and external threats. One of the most notorious events during Ethelred's rule was the assassination of Edward the Martyr. Illustrated in sepia tones within Cassells Illustrated History of England, this engraving captures the gravity of that fateful moment. It serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by Ethelred throughout his reign. Emma of Normandy played a crucial role during this era. As depicted in historical records, she became an influential figure through her marriage to Ethelred. Her presence brought stability to the kingdom amidst internal conflicts and Viking invasions. To counter these invasions, Ethelred resorted to paying Danegeld in 991 AD. This lithograph showcases him making such payments, highlighting his desperate attempts to protect his realm from further devastation at Viking hands. In another lithograph from the 1920s, we witness Ethelred embarking for Normandy in AD1013. This event signifies both his determination to seek support abroad and also reflects on how he sought refuge when facing imminent danger at home. However, not all depictions show him escaping perilous situations; some portray him presiding over prisoners before Queen Ethelred herself. These images shed light on his authority and assertiveness despite being labeled as ill-advised or unprepared. Ethelred's story is intertwined with that of Emma (1052), who continued playing a significant role even after her husband's death. Together they navigated treacherous waters while striving for stability amidst chaos - their legacy leaving an indomitable mark on English history. Though often overshadowed by more illustrious monarchs, Ethelred I (D.