Hi Florence, thanks for starting this series. I’m not a mediaevalist at all but I find the period fascinating and this was all new information tl me. I did have one question (if you are allowing them!). What did Alcuin mean by he would write ‘if the kings business allowed her to read it’? I was just interested in what that phrase might mean or imply? Thanks Tim
When I have finished my chapter on Mercian queens I will send it to you. I wondered if she had vice-regal powers in Kent as most of her coins were produced by the one moneyer Eoba. I am also fascinated by the 'Cyne' prefix and where this emanates from - thinking of Cynewise married to Offa. It would be great to prove a Kentish origin which could explain Cynethryth's later connection.
Fascinating. Thank you.
Move over Aethelflaed, there’s a new kid on the block 👍😁
What a smashing blog post and audio - more please 👏👏👏
I loved reading this - thank you so much for it :-D
Hi Florence, thanks for starting this series. I’m not a mediaevalist at all but I find the period fascinating and this was all new information tl me. I did have one question (if you are allowing them!). What did Alcuin mean by he would write ‘if the kings business allowed her to read it’? I was just interested in what that phrase might mean or imply? Thanks Tim
When I have finished my chapter on Mercian queens I will send it to you. I wondered if she had vice-regal powers in Kent as most of her coins were produced by the one moneyer Eoba. I am also fascinated by the 'Cyne' prefix and where this emanates from - thinking of Cynewise married to Offa. It would be great to prove a Kentish origin which could explain Cynethryth's later connection.