What this website is about...
This website is about the creation of the state of England and a case for 12 July becoming an anniversary and inclusive celebration of England, its language, history, culture - and future.
There is a page on the Historical background, along with maps at different points in the story.
This is followed by Debate about other claims to the beginning of England - the date and first King of England
There is a page on King Athelstan - who probably holds the most credible claim to having been the first real King of England
And there is a page on Eamont Bridge, near Penrith in Cumbria where the nation was defined..
There is a page on the Historical background, along with maps at different points in the story.
This is followed by Debate about other claims to the beginning of England - the date and first King of England
There is a page on King Athelstan - who probably holds the most credible claim to having been the first real King of England
And there is a page on Eamont Bridge, near Penrith in Cumbria where the nation was defined..
