In days gone past every (well almost) child in England new about Alfred the Great!
As well as being noted for his great defence of the Anglo Saxon kingdoms of southern England against the Vikings he is known for burning the cakes!
As far as I know the only English monarch with Great added to their name..............
It was Alfred who united the various Anglo Saxon kingdoms and improved the kingdom's legal and education systems.
This statue is in Winchester.
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