The Sutton Hoo Helmet

Author : Sonja Marzinzik
Publisher : British Museum Press
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015076181760

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The Sutton Hoo Helmet by Sonja Marzinzik Pdf

A warrior's face - the strong brows inlaid with red garnets, the nose and mouth gilded and its surface tinned a silvery colour - this is how the Sutton Hoo helmet once appeared to those who saw it. Beautifully crafted and visually stunning, it would have inspired awe. But it was also fully capable of protecting its wearer in battle. This book explains how it was discovered together with other priceless treasures including a ship in the great mound at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk, by the archaeologist Basil Brown in the late 1930s. He was employed by the owner of the estate, Mrs Edith Pretty, who generously donated the whole find to the British Museum. After painstaking reconstruction, experts were able to compare this very rare helmet to the few others dating to the same period, and also to speculate for whom it might have been created. Today, some 1,400 years after it was buried, it is the centrepiece for the Sutton Hoo burial exhibit in the British Museum - a remarkable testament to Anglo- Saxon power and artistic skill.

Author : Gareth Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Anglo-Saxons
ISBN : 0714128252

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Treasures from Sutton Hoo by Gareth Williams Pdf

The objects unearthed in 1939 from an Anglo-Saxon ship-burial at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk, rank among the most splendid treasures in the collection of the British Museum. Bringing together fine craftsmanship from England, Germany, Scandinavia, Alexandria and far Byzantium, the spectacular finds included gold and garnet jewellery, silverware, drinking vessels with silver-gilt fittings, a lyre and a sceptre, as well as the iconic helmet, all deliberately buried in the early seventh century as grave-goods for an important, though unidentified, warrior. The Sutton Hoo ship-burial was one of the most exciting discoveries ever made in British archaeology. This beautifully designed introduction to the treasure details the most significant pieces contained within it and explores the circumstances of its burial, discovery and excavation, as well as its lasting legacy and fame.

Author : John Preston
Publisher : Other Press, LLC
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781590517802

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The Dig by John Preston Pdf

THE BASIS FOR THE NETFLIX FILM STARRING CAREY MULLIGAN, RALPH FIENNES, AND LILY JAMES A literary adventure that tells the story of a priceless buried treasure discovered in England on the eve of World War II In the long, hot summer of 1939, Britain is preparing for war, but on a riverside farm in Suffolk there is excitement of another kind. Mrs. Pretty, the widowed owner of the farm, has had her hunch confirmed that the mounds on her land hold buried treasure. As the dig proceeds, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary find. This fictional recreation of the famed Sutton Hoo dig follows three months of intense activity when locals fought outsiders, professionals thwarted amateurs, and love and rivalry flourished in equal measure. As the war looms ever closer, engraved gold peeks through the soil, and each character searches for answers in the buried treasure. Their threads of love, loss, and aspiration weave a common awareness of the past as something that can never truly be left behind.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2002-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0714130109

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Anglo-Saxon Helmet by Anonim Pdf

A die-cut model of an Anglo-Saxon helmet for children to press out and make. The model is based on the helmet from the famous Sutton Hoo ship burial. The original helmet, and a reconstruction of it, can be seen in The British Museum. The insert card provides information about the helmet and where it came from, plus step-by-step assembly instructions. The model should be relevant to primary school history topics.

Author : Rupert Leo Scott Bruce-Mitford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Anglo-Saxons
ISBN : UOM:39015020702620

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The Sutton Hoo Ship-burial: Arms, armour and regalia by Rupert Leo Scott Bruce-Mitford Pdf

Author : M. O. H. Carver
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 0812234553

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Sutton Hoo by M. O. H. Carver Pdf

Examines what the Sutton Hoo ship-burial site reveals about early England, describes the site's treasures and mysteries, and recounts the events surrounding its discovery.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-15
Category : Knitting
ISBN : 1937513181

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History on Two Needles by Anonim Pdf

Author : Rupert Leo Scott Bruce-Mitford
Publisher : London : Gollancz
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105031422483

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Aspects of Anglo-Saxon Archaeology by Rupert Leo Scott Bruce-Mitford Pdf

Author : P.M. SABIN MOORE
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-08-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781467004985

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Brightfire by P.M. SABIN MOORE Pdf

Brightfire covers important events during and after the reign of King Raedwald of Sutton Hoo, Suffolk, East Anglia, UK, and is set mainly in and around his homestead nearby, with some scenes set in Northumbria and elsewhere. The story is set in the period 608-633 AD, when Christianity is struggling to take hold on the eastern side of Britain. In this sequel to Storm Frost, Niartha remains a key character and so does her son Ricberht, now a goldsmith: though Brightfire can stand alone. Eorpwald, Raedwalds son, is hostile to Christians, jealous of other, successful young men (including Ricberht) and is a cruel bully in spite of all his fathers efforts to master him during his lifetime. When Raedwald dies no-one can control Eorpwald. Even his own people are in danger. We see fighting and feasting, rescue and rape, cruelty and kindness, laughter and grief in a story that rises to a strong climax. www.suttonhoonovels.co.uk

Author : BRITISH MUSEUM,British Museum Press
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-09
Category : Chessmen
ISBN : 0714150878

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The Sutton Hoo Helmet - The Lewis Chessmen - Hoa Hakananai'a - The Rosetta Stone - The Gayer-Anderson Cat by BRITISH MUSEUM,British Museum Press Pdf

Keynote A box set containing the Object in Focus titles on five of the most famous and iconic objects at the British Museum Objects in Focus is an innovative series of short, accessible books which serve as general introductions by telling the story of one key object Sales points Evocative stories about where the objects came from, the hands they passed through before reaching the Museum, and their artistic and historical significance Elegantly and spaciously designed, and including historical images placing the objects in all their contexts With individual Object in Focus titles retailing at £5.00, this box set represents hugely good value and is a superb gift or souvenir Description of each title/object The Rosetta Stone contains a decree written three times in Greek, Demotic and hieroglyphic that provided the key to deciphering the mysterious hieroglyphic script of ancient Egypt, and opened up 3,000 years of that countrys history and culture. The Gayer-Anderson Cat has been one of the most admired objects at the British Museum since its arrival in 1947. This book presents a detailed description of the cat and a discussion of its possible meaning and role in ancient times. The Sutton Hoo Helmet has been a highly evocative symbol of Anglo-Saxon England since its discovery in 1939. The Lewis Chessmen were probably made in Norway around AD 11501200. These enchanting chess pieces consist of elaborately worked walrus ivory and whales teeth in the forms of seated kings and queens, mitred bishops, knights on their mounts, standing warders and pawns. A hugely popular attraction at the Museum, especially since they featured in the Harry Potter films. Hoa Hakananaia, or stolen/hidden friend, is one of the instantly recognizable statues from Easter Island.

Author : Sam Newton
Publisher : DS Brewer
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0859914720

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The Origins of Beowulf by Sam Newton Pdf

A detailed and passionate argument suggesting that Beowulf originated in the pre-Viking kingdom of 8th-century East Anglia. Where did Beowulf, unique and thrilling example of an Old English epic poem come from? In whose hall did the poem's maker first tell the tale? The poem exists now in just one manuscript, but careful study of the literary and historical associations reveals striking details which lead Dr Newton to claim, as he pieces together the various clues, a specific origin for the poem. Dr Newton suggests that references in Beowulf to the heroes whose names are listed in Anglo-Saxon royal genealogies indicate that such Northern dynastic concerns are most likely to have been fostered in the kingdom of East Anglia. He supports his thesis with evidence drawn from East Anglianarchaeology, hagiography and folklore. His argument, detailed and passionate, offers the exciting possibility that he has discovered the lost origins of the poem in the pre-Viking kingdom of 8th-century East Anglia. SAMNEWTON was awarded his Ph.D. for work on Beowulf.

Author : Nicholas J. Higham,M. J. Ryan
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300125344

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The Anglo-Saxon World by Nicholas J. Higham,M. J. Ryan Pdf

Presents the Anglo-Saxon period of English history from the fifth century up to the late eleventh century, covering such events as the spread of Christianity, the invasions of the Vikings, the composition of Beowulf, and the Battle of Hastings.

Author : Malcolm Godden,Michael Lapidge
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1991-05-31
Category : History
ISBN : 0521377943

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The Cambridge Companion to Old English Literature by Malcolm Godden,Michael Lapidge Pdf

Ideal for students, this collection of fifteen specially commissioned essays covers all aspects of Anglo-Saxon literature from 600-1066.

Author : Ruth W. Mellinkoff
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1997-09-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579100889

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The Horned Moses in Medieval Art and Thought by Ruth W. Mellinkoff Pdf

An interdisciplinary study touching not only upon medieval art, but also upon such disciplines as medieval history, history of the Church, Latin and vernacular literature both religious and secular, medieval drama, mythology, and folklore. Mellinkoff's goal is to provide an iconographical interpretation of horned Moses in as deep a sense as possible.

Author : William O. Frazer,Andrew Tyrell
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781441195029

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Social Identity in Early Medieval Britain by William O. Frazer,Andrew Tyrell Pdf

Social identity is a concept od increasing importance in the social sciences. Here, the concept is applied to the often atheoretical realm of medieval studies. Each contributor focuses on a particular topic of early medieval identity - ethnicity, national identity, social location, subjectivity/personhood, political organization, kiship, the body, gender, age, proximity/regionality, memory and ideological systems. The result is a pioneering vision of medieval social identity and a challenge to some of the received general wisdoms about this period.