Alfred the Great (849 – 26 October 899) King of Wessex, Alfred accidentally let the cakes burn
Title

Alfred the Great (849 – 26 October 899) King of Wessex, Alfred accidentally let the cakes burn

Caption

Alfred the Great (849 – 26 October 899) King of Wessex. A popular legend, states that Alfred was given shelter by a peasant woman who, unaware of his identity, left him to watch some cakes she had left cooking on the fire. Preoccupied with the problems of his kingdom, Alfred accidentally let the cakes burn

Date

9th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

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ARP17A19_079

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