Saxon

I have been reading about Saxons recently having finished my trilogy of King Edwards!

I have books that lead on from King Edward III however as far as I can tell it all goes down hill after him so I have decided to stay in the world of warrior kings.

My first Saxon books have revealed that Saxon Kings did not last too long!

Some say that our lives and actions leave a foot print on the earth, and I do know some people who can go to old places, landscapes or buildings, and feel something is there, and not always something nice.

I have in the past envied this ability however now I am getting a more realistic feel for the nature of our past and invading people such as the Saxons (not to get started on the Romans or Angles) I am glad to be oblivious to it. There cannot be a square inch of this island that has not seen battle, blood and death. (Image Credit: Living History)

Oh for a time machine...and a cloak of invisibility....or maybe invincibility!

While I am having a history rant there is something else that I noticed today. I am lucky enough to live near a very old town which has been significant throughout the history of our country.

Unfortunately due to good old King Henry VIII (Wouldn't I would like to give him a piece of my mind!), fires and internal fighting there are few historical buildings left and little if any that belong to my favourite time however, what is left has all been turned into cafe's, restaurants and bars. As Stewie would say 'What the hell man!?'.

By the way, if you are interested the Saxon helmet with the boar crest was for sale and went for about £80 on ebay. Its a replica but if you are interested there's loads more available.