King Alfred The Great Collection

King Alfred the Great statue, Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK

King Alfred the Great (colour litho)
6025136 King Alfred the Great (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred the Great)

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 Edgar the Peaceful of England and portrait of King Alfred the Great of Wessex, 9th century
FLO4623235 King Edgar the Peaceful of England and portrait of King Alfred the Great of Wessex, 9th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

Prince Alfred before Pope Leo III
3119165 Prince Alfred before Pope Leo III; (add.info.: Prince Alfred (849-899), later Alfred the Great, before Pope Leo III (750-816) by Richard Westall (1765-1836)

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]

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

Athelney & Ethandun 878, (1935). Map of part of the west of England (modern Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire), showing Athelney

King Alfred in Neatherd Cottage, 1806, (1912). Artist: David Wilkie
King Alfred in Neatherd Cottage, 1806, (1912). From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

King Alfred the Great, 1785. From Harrisons Edition of Rapins History of England, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. [John Harrison, London, 1785]

Alfred In The Danish Camp, (c1850). Alfred was king of the southern Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex from 871-899 AD. Here, Alfred, in disguise, sings to Guthrum the Danish king

King Alfred And The Cakes, (c1850). Alfred was king of the southern Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex from 871-899 AD. Colour plate from Pictures of English History, George Routledge & Sons, (London)

Alfred in the Neat-Herds Cottage, 1776. Artist: I Hall
Alfred in the Neat-Herds Cottage, 1776. King Alfred, in disguise, is rebuked by the Neat Herds Wife, for letting the cakes burn. Alfred the Great (849-899), Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871

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

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

Guildhall & King Alfred the Great statue, Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK

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 the Great teaching the Anglo-Saxon Youth (engraving)
1602332 King Alfred the Great teaching the Anglo-Saxon Youth (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred the Great teaching the Anglo-Saxon Youth)

Alfred the Great (chromolitho)
669027 Alfred the Great (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great)

Alfred the Great (engraving)
655358 Alfred the Great (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred the Great. Illustration from The Peoples History of England (Cassell Petter & Galpin)

One of Alfred the Greats Battleships (colour litho)
2801021 One of Alfred the Greats Battleships (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of Alfred the Greats Battleships)

King Alfred the Great (chromolitho)
962838 King Alfred the Great (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred the Great. From a set of late 19th century Willss cigarette cards)

Coronations of English Sovereigns, King Alfred the Great (litho)
1629269 Coronations of English Sovereigns, King Alfred the Great (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronations of English Sovereigns)

King Alfred the Great
LLM455072 King Alfred the Great by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Alfred the Great. Illustration for The History of England by David Hume et al (James Semple)

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)

England first divided in Counties, Hundreds, and Tythings by Alfred the Great (engraving)
1108009 England first divided in Counties, Hundreds, and Tythings by Alfred the Great (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: England first divided in Counties)

The Alfred Medal (engraving)
1096521 The Alfred Medal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Alfred Medal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

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

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

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

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

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"King Alfred the Great: A Visionary Leader of Wessex" In the heart of Winchester, Hampshire, England, stands a magnificent statue dedicated to one of Britain's most revered monarchs - King Alfred the Great. This imposing sculpture serves as a reminder of his remarkable reign and enduring legacy. Born in 849, Alfred ascended to the throne in 871 during a tumultuous period when Viking invasions threatened to engulf England. Faced with these daunting challenges, he displayed unwavering determination and strategic brilliance that earned him the title "the Great. " The artistic rendition by James William Edmund Doyle captures an intimate moment in history when Alfred sought refuge in a humble cottage amidst the Neatherds. Despite his royal status, he immersed himself in learning and governance even during times of adversity. Another captivating lithograph portrays King Alfred resplendent on his throne, emanating strength and wisdom. Created around 1920, this artwork symbolizes his pivotal role as an Anglo-Saxon king who united disparate kingdoms under Wessex's banner. An enigmatic photograph from 1890 showcases King Alfred's regal presence but leaves us wondering about its creator. Nonetheless, it highlights how deeply ingrained his image remains within British culture. One cannot discuss King Alfred without mentioning two significant battles that shaped his reign: Athelney & Ethandun in 878. A painting from 1935 transports us back to those decisive moments when he led his forces against Viking invaders with unparalleled valor. David Wilkie's masterpiece from 1806 depicts another side of this multifaceted ruler - King Alfred finding solace among ordinary folk at Neatherd Cottage. It showcases not only his humility but also emphasizes how closely connected he was to all levels of society. Dating back even further is an exquisite portrait from 1785 that immortalizes King Alfred's noble visage for posterity. The artist skillfully captures both power and benevolence, reflecting the qualities that made him a beloved leader.