History Hit | 06.11.2025 23:36
Few objects connect us so directly to the birth of England as the Alfred Jewel. Found buried in a Somerset field over three centuries ago, this dazzling piece of gold, enamel, and rock crystal is more than just an artefact – it’s a rare, tangible link to King Alfred the Great, the King of Wessex who famously turned back the Viking advance in the late 9th century.
