One of the most famous Anglo-Saxon kings was Alfred, one of the only kings in British history to be called 'Great'. His father was king of Wessex, but by the end of Alfred's reign his coins ...

While Old England is being ransacked by roving Danes in the ninth century, Alfred is planning to join the priesthood. But observing the rape of his land, he puts away his religious vows, to take up ...

A water tunnel has been discovered in back gardens near Hyde Abbey, the final resting place of Alfred the Great. More than 140 ... being evaluated by Historic England. It is the sixth year members ...

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LONDON (AP) — For nearly nine months, John Alfred Tinniswood held the title of world's oldest man, marking his 112th birthday ...

The world's oldest living man has died, his family said Tuesday. John Alfred Tinniswood died Monday at age 112 at the Hollies ...