In 1066, an elderly Benedictine monk stood in the grounds of Malmesbury Abbey in southwestern England and watched a bright, ...
A project that aims to find buried Anglo-Saxons artefacts in Wiltshire has won support from the National Lottery. The Athelstan 1100 Big Dig will use the £14,500 grant to fund two days of archaeology ...
Introducing the Athelstan 1100 project celebrating the 1100th anniversary of Athelstan becoming King. In 2024, Malmesbury in Wiltshire will play host to a bumper programme of events to mark the 1100th ...
A small, vibrant market town with a rich history dating back to medieval times was once the capital of England. While London is typically thought of as England's capital, this wasn't always the case.
The borough of Malmesbury was home to the great historian William of Malmesbury - what do we know about the ancient town he made famous? On the northern borders of Wiltshire stands the small market ...
A beautiful Cotswolds town frozen in time is home to the oldest borough in England. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to ...
The Athelstan Pilgrim Way, a new 100-mile trail in Wiltshire, recalls the reign of England's first king 1,100 years after his crowning. If you were asked to name a famous English monarch, maybe you'd ...
In the oldest borough in England is the town that was the first capital of England before it was moved to London in the 12th Century Malmesbury in Wiltshire is the oldest borough in England and was ...