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
Reference
ARP17A19_079
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (5,6Mb) / 18,6in x 12,5in / 5584 x 3756 (300dpi)