donotremove Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 On the assumption we agree that the Dark Ages covered the period from the Romans leaving to the Norman invasion (yes I know that is a big assumption) who is the stand out character? Alfred the Great would appear to be the stand out nomination but let’s not ignore Athelstan, Offa, the Venerable Bede, Gildas the Monk, Edmund Ironside. Not forgetting Hengist and Horsa and, of course, the invading Vikings, Eric Bloodaxe etc.. Given the topicality of the Scottish referendum and the debate about what it is to be British, this is the era that first defined Britishness. My vote goes to Alfred but it is a close run thing with Athelstan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliceBB Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 The writer of Beowulf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bloke Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 On the assumption we agree that the Dark Ages covered the period from the Romans leaving to the Norman invasion (yes I know that is a big assumption) who is the stand out character? Alfred the Great would appear to be the stand out nomination but let’s not ignore Athelstan, Offa, the Venerable Bede, Gildas the Monk, Edmund Ironside. Not forgetting Hengist and Horsa and, of course, the invading Vikings, Eric Bloodaxe etc.. Given the topicality of the Scottish referendum and the debate about what it is to be British, this is the era that first defined Britishness. My vote goes to Alfred but it is a close run thing with Athelstan. Wasn't Alfred that bloke that burnt his cakes? He'd have been voted out first week on The Great British Bake Off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 the one that turned the light on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maz3 Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 St Brendan, legendary coracle sailor, who travelled all over (possibly discovering America 1000 years before Columbus) and died aged 94. OK, he's Irish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donotremove Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 St Brendan, legendary coracle sailor, who travelled all over (possibly discovering America 1000 years before Columbus) and died aged 94. OK, he's Irish. Then he doesn't bloody count does he? Honestly... ---------- Post added 20-09-2014 at 11:54 ---------- Wasn't Alfred that bloke that burnt his cakes? He'd have been voted out first week on The Great British Bake Off! That's a very good point you make there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusflower Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 King Canute gets my vote. He left his mark on history by giving his name to all those other canutes in parliament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRESLEY Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Ena Sharples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Bynnol Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Most mentioned may be St Patrick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerrific Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Alfred and Canute weren't in the 'Dark' Ages, far from it? Their eras were well documented? I'd say Gildas or Bede Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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