Who burnt the cake????? by wjames

Photography • Historical • posted on Jul 29, 2010

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Alfred, King of the West Saxons (AD871-899) drove the Danish invaders from Wessex. He created fortified centers, of which Winchester, the largest, was his capital. During his reign the streets in use today were first established. Alfred was the most esteemed of English Kings. He encouraged the revival of learning and monastic life, and laid the foundation for a single kingdon of England. This statue by Hamo Thorneycroft, was created in 1901

Comments (19)

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mininessie

5:31AM | Thu, 29 July 2010

:D great !

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jayfar

5:49AM | Thu, 29 July 2010

Great image and info Wally.

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durleybeachbum

6:16AM | Thu, 29 July 2010

I wonder what he REALLY looked like!

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dochtersions

6:29AM | Thu, 29 July 2010

A beautiful photo, from this interesting man.

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jmb007

6:35AM | Thu, 29 July 2010

bonne photo!

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Digitaleagle

7:45AM | Thu, 29 July 2010

Very nice capture!

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alessimarco

8:39AM | Thu, 29 July 2010

Love the title alluding the the story about Alfred burning the oatcakes! Excellent capture of the only English king to be called "the Great".

alanwilliams

9:22AM | Thu, 29 July 2010

good old Alf, we certainly owe him a lot.

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willpee

12:03PM | Thu, 29 July 2010

I don't blame him, I hate burnt cake also ! Great job Wally and enjoy the info !!!!!

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MrsRatbag

1:05PM | Thu, 29 July 2010

Nice capture of this statue, and great history!

MrsLubner

3:31PM | Thu, 29 July 2010

I have read about this king. An interesting guy. Great shot.

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brycek

3:37PM | Thu, 29 July 2010

Terrific shot!!

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jocko500

4:43PM | Thu, 29 July 2010

got a real good pov here

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Richardphotos

7:03PM | Thu, 29 July 2010

outstanding history and statue

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psyoshida

7:40PM | Thu, 29 July 2010

That is a very powerful and dramatic POV with that lighting. I almost expect to hear horns too. Beautiful shot!!! Thanks for the history too I always enjoy that equally well.

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