Elfrida: The First Crowned Queen of England by Norton Elizabeth

Elfrida: The First Crowned Queen of England by Norton Elizabeth

Author:Norton, Elizabeth
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Published: 2013-08-19T16:00:00+00:00


7. A highly romanticised nineteenth-century depiction of the first meeting between Elfrida and Edgar, demonstrating the way in which their marriage continued to attract interest centuries after their deaths. (Elizabeth Norton)

8. Female saints from the Benedictional of St Ethelwold. This fine manuscript was commissioned by Bishop Ethelwold, Elfrida’s friend and ally. This illustration provides a good idea of the dress of a tenth-century noblewoman. (Elizabeth Norton)

9. King Edgar from a medieval manuscript. Elfrida’s husband earned himself the nickname ‘The Peaceable’, thanks to a reign devoid of military conflict. (Elizabeth Norton)



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