King Alfred the Great (849-899)

As a Christian King, believing the Bible to be God's Word, he sought to rebuild the Nation on biblical principles, establishing English Law on the Ten Commandments. He first established the concept of the 'English Sunday'. History no less than legend recognises him as a man and a ruler of fine and noble temper, and a king of enormous and highly significant achievements.

'Alfred is one of the greatest figures in the history of the World' (Leopold von Ranke, 19th Century German historian)
'Alfred's massive contribution to the development of English Christian culture significantly earned him the title of the 'Charlemagne of England.' (Nick Needham)