The Anglo-Saxon kings were from ruling families who passed their power on to their children. From time to time, the strongest king would claim to be 'bretwalda', which meant ruler of all Britain.

Britain was being attacked by the Picts and Scots from the north, and the Anglo-Saxons from the sea. The Romans built forts to defend the coast and Hadrian's wall defended the north. Saxon ...

The silver penny brooch dates to the end of the reign of the last Anglo-Saxon king, says an expert. The items will form part of an exhibition that will be held at a museum in Scunthorpe.

The arrival of the Anglo-Saxon mercenaries in Britain is described by Gildas, a writer of the 6th century. He explained: ...