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Athelstan & the Birth of a Kingdom

Talk

16 Jan 2026 | 7.00pm | Town Hall

£10

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In conjunction with Athelstan 1100 & Wessex Week

David Woodman – Professor of History at Robinson College, Cambridge

David’s new book about Athelstan – The First King of England – Athelstan & the Birth of a Kingdom – was published to great acclaim this September. Signed copies of his book will be available for purchase on the night.

David will be sharing his insights into Athelstan, his role in the creation of England and his remarkable reign at this special talk.

This is a joint event with our friends,  Athelstan 1100 and Malmesbury’s Wessex Week, and we are grateful for the support of Princeton University Press.

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