Our autumn 2005 course "Anglo-Saxon and Viking England" was given by Dr Denise Cowley and looked at the archaeology of England during the Anglo-Saxon and Viking era (c. AD 400 - 1066). Topics included the archaeological evidence for British resistance under the legendary King Arthur, the famous Sutton Hoo Ship Burial, and Viking York (Jorvik).
Denise brought the latest information on this fascinating subject to Helmdon. It
urse entitled “Families, Fields and Farms: Sources for Village History”.
The tutor, Deborah Haytor M.A, discussed historical sources in tandem with a close look at the village communities of the past. Because Deborah is a local historian who has lived in South Northamptonshire and North Oxfordshire for most of her life, she was able to tailor the course to relate to the history of Helmdon.
The course was extremely interesting and stimulating, and it is to be hoped that as a result, more topics will get researched to find their way into another "Aspects of Helmdon" publication.
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