Mercian Collection

Mercia: The Historic Heart of England's Midlands Discover the rich history of Mercia

Mercian Collection: The Staffordshire Regiment

The Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales ) (or simply " Staffords" for short) was an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Prince of Wales Division

Mercian Collection: Reconstruction of helmet elements from the Staffordshire Hoard (gold & silver)

Reconstruction of helmet elements from the Staffordshire Hoard (gold & silver)
6182365 Reconstruction of helmet elements from the Staffordshire Hoard (gold & silver) by Anglo-Saxon; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Reconstruction of helmet elements from the Staffordshire Hoard (gold & silver)
6182366 Reconstruction of helmet elements from the Staffordshire Hoard (gold & silver) by Anglo-Saxon; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Mercian Collection: Battle of Rhuddlan Marsh, pub. 19th Century (steel engraving)

Battle of Rhuddlan Marsh, pub. 19th Century (steel engraving)
955596 Battle of Rhuddlan Marsh, pub. 19th Century (steel engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Morfa Rhuddlan, 796)

Mercian Collection: King Offa with St Albans skull, 793 (colour litho)

King Offa with St Albans skull, 793 (colour litho)
977955 King Offa with St Albans skull, 793 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Offa with St Albans skull, 793)

Mercia V Wales
The Mercians attack the Welsh, who have sided with the Danish invaders : Ethelflaed, sister of Alfreds son Edward the Elder, leads the Mercian cavalry with enthusiasm

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Mercia: The Historic Heart of England's Midlands Discover the rich history of Mercia, the ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdom that once stretched from the Severn Sea to the Humber. Known as the "Staffordshire Regiment's" ancestral homeland, Mercia's legacy is evident in the remarkable finds unearthed within its borders, such as the intricately reconstructed gold and silver helmet elements from the Staffordshire Hoard. Witness the grandeur kings through the ages, from the enigmatic King Offa, who ruled during the late 8th century and is depicted with the St Albans skull, to the tragic tale of King Cenulph's murder in 821. Marvel at the artistic depictions history, including the Battle of Rhuddlan Marsh, as illustrated in a 19th-century steel engraving, and the painted window showcasing two Saxon Earls of Mercia and seven Norman Earls of Chester from around 1845. As you explore the vibrant history of Mercia, remember that its influence extends beyond its borders, reaching as far as Wales, where its legacy continues to be felt as Mercia V Wales.