Aethelstan: England's First King', with Michael Wood

In 927, King Aethelstan conquered Viking York and secured the submission of Britains rulers at Eamont Bridge, a crowning achievement that created the first united kingdom of England.

As its 1,100th anniversary approaches, acclaimed historian and broadcasterMichael Wood explores Aethelstans extraordinary life from birth to death.In a dazzling new talk, he offers fresh insights into Englands forgotten founder king, reveals Gloucesters important place in his story and considers the challenges of writing an early medieval biography.