Just how great was Great King Alfred?

Year 3 and 4 have been questing just how GREAT King Alfred was in the historical studies.

On balance, we decided he was great because he:

• Fought the Vikings and then made peace so that English and Vikings settled down to live together,

• Tried to govern well and fairly,

• Made good laws,

• Believed education was important,

• Had books translated from Latin into English,

• Built forts and walled towns known as ‘burhs’,

• Built warships to guard the coast.

So great in fact we made this lovely display to honour his achievements.