Alfred and London Flashcards
1
Q
Why was Alfred concerned about London?
A
- Strategically important in terms of routes into Wessex
- Served as a lucrative centre of commerce (metal-working, jewellery-making, trade with the continent)
2
Q
Was London a completely brand new site?
A
The Romans had left some infrastructure
3
Q
Who did Alfred hand control of the city over to?
A
Aethelred of Mercia (who already submitted to Alfred as his overlord)
4
Q
Who did Alfred marry Aethelred to?
A
Alfred married Aethelred to his daughter Aethelflaed to strenghten the alliance
