The Anglo Saxons

Short History Of...

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🗓️ 11 May 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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The Anglo-Saxon period, also known as the ‘Dark Ages’ stretched from the withdrawal of Roman forces in 410 AD to the conquest of England by William of Normandy in 1066. The period is remembered by the legends that emerged from it, such as the tales of Beowulf and King Arthur, but it was also a time populated by very real historical figures: Alfred the Great, King Cnut, and Harold Godwinson. So who were these people who came to the island of Great Britain in the chaotic aftermath of Roman withdrawal? What happened to the native population they displaced? And how did the Anglo-Saxon period shape England as we know it today? This is a Short History Of The Anglo-Saxons. A Noiser production, written by EmmieRose Price-Goodfellow. With thanks to James Clark, Professor of History at the University of Exeter. Get every episode of Short History Of a week early with Noiser+. You’ll also get ad-free listening, bonus material, and early access to shows across the Noiser network. Click the Noiser+ banner to get started. Or, if you’re on Spotify or Android, go to noiser.com/subscriptions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:05.0	The sun beats down on the grounds of the Sutton Hoo Estate,
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1:13.6	A middle-aged woman walks across the vast lawns, heading towards a group of people gathered beside a large trench that has been dug through the land.
1:23.6	She is the owner of the house, Edith Prittie, and she has invited her friends here for a rather unusual sherry party.
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2:03.6	An expectant hush falls as Charles clears his throat.
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