Alfred was born at Wantage in Oxfordshire in 849, fourth or fifth son of Aethelwulf, king of the West Saxons. Following the wishes of their father, the sons succeeded to the kingship in turn.

Michael Wood argues that the most important and influential British kings were a father, son and grandson who lived over a thousand years ago during the age of the Vikings.

Stephen King short story based on an Alfred Hitchcock Presents episode directed by the horror filmmaker is being adapted into ...

They have taken place in King Alfred Terrace, which was once home to the cloisters and abbots lodging of Hyde Abbey in Winchester, Hampshire. Archaeologists described the discovery, likely used ...

Blue Ocean Group, a prominent name in Sri Lanka’s real estate industry, announces the successful completion of the Deed of ...

And dogs. A statue of King Alfred stands in the center of campus. Students often dress him up to mark special occasions. You may see him sporting a purple shirt for orientation or a pumpkin for ...

Brighton & Hove City Council will now spend £2.7 million designing the new facility on the site of the King Alfred leisure centre. Councillor Alan Robins said it will include an eight-lane 25 ...

Students and staff at King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge have taken part in a special event to mark the lighting up of ...

Burnham-On-Sea and Highbridge residents are being invited to attend the Christmas Tree lighting event at the town's King ...