This term, we’ll be learning all about the Anglo Saxons and Vikings!

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be finding out who the Anglo Saxons were and what life was like in Britain after the Romans left. We’ll explore their settlements, farming, stories and kingdoms, learn about Alfred the Great and discover how Anglo Saxon England became a Christian country. We’ll also investigate the fascinating Sutton Hoo discoveries before finding out who the Vikings were, why they invaded Britain and what impact they had.

But before we get started, I want to know what you already know!

  • Can you share three interesting facts about the Anglo Saxons and/or Vikings?
  • What are three questions you would like to find out the answers to?

Add your 3 facts and 3 questions in the comments below. We’ll revisit your ideas throughout our topic and see how many of your questions we can answer!

I can’t wait to find out about what you already know about this interesting period of British history!

5 comments on “Anglo-Saxons and Vikings!”

  1. I love vikings!I am really looking forward to our assembly!
    I am also looking forward to be learning about the Sutten Hoo helmet and the boat that was buried with it!

  2. I can not wait to learn more about the Anglo Saxons as they seem so exiting

  3. Learning about the Anglo-Saxons is sooooooooo interesting especially how it links to Beowulf of how they both fought against different tribes/monsters. It is really exciting to hear about what tribes they won against and which tribes they lost against. I also like it because I LOVE History , it’s the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  4. i did not know anything about Anglo-Saxons and Vikings so i am exited

  5. This week we have been learning about the vikings and the romans. I find it really interesting and so fun. It tells me so much about the world and how things have changed and how life works .

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