Author: Robin Page

I work in Historic England’s Content Team. I originally come from a corner of Essex rich in history. My previous background was as an archaeologist, having worked around England, Central Europe and the Near East.

A statue of a hooded figure wearing a crown, in the background is a coastal landscape.

by Robin Page 24 October 2024 2

A brief introduction to

The Legend of King Arthur

Pick your Arthur! Explore the places in England linked to Arthurian legend.

A photograph of a reenactor of Boudica standing on the back of a chariot with a driver holding on the reins of 2 horses

by Robin Page 2 July 2024 5

A brief introduction to

Boudica’s Revolt Against Rome

Discover how the female tribal leader, Boudica, challenged the might of an expanding empire.

An illustration from above of a walled Viking village on the coast.

by Robin Page 9 February 2023 2

A brief introduction to

5 Facts About the Vikings in England

A quick introduction to the Viking Age in England.

A photograph of a gold jewel with a portrait of a man inside the gem.

by Robin Page 5 January 2023 6

A brief introduction to

5 Things to Know About King Alfred the Great

Get a quick picture of some of the achievements of the only English monarch to be called ‘the Great’.

by Robin Page 15 December 2022 3

Archaeology

Traces of the Vikings in England

Explore the archaeological traces and standing remains that tell us about Viking life and and culture in England.

Illustration of the re-use of a Roman fort at Porchester as a burh

by Robin Page 25 October 2022 8

A brief introduction to Archaeology

The Life and Times of King Alfred the Great

Explore the story of the Saxon King often credited with being the founder of the English nation.

People dressed as vikings fighting with weapons

by Robin Page 18 August 2022 11

A brief introduction to Archaeology

How the Vikings Came to England

The Vikings have gone from Victorian villains to 21st-century heroes. But what of the real Vikings and their impact on England?

Sunrise over the Blackwater estuary at Maldon

by Robin Page 12 May 2022 9

Listed places

The Historic Places Behind ‘The Essex Serpent’

Explore the haunting vistas and historical places in Sarah Perry’s atmospheric novel and the Apple TV adaptation starring Claire Danes and Tom Hiddleston.

Detail of triangular headed small windows and pilaster strips on an Anglo-Saxon church

by Robin Page 8 February 2022 17

A brief introduction to A spotter's guide to Archaeology Architecture

Anglo-Saxon Architecture: Understated Jewels of England’s Heritage

Discover the legacy of Anglo-Saxon architecture including some of England’s oldest standing buildings.

An aerial view of three circular enclosures known as henges with surrounding cropmarks of other archaeological features.

by Robin Page 6 December 2021 8

Archaeology

Explore England’s Hidden Past from the Air

Many archaeological sites are only visible from the air with little or no traces on the ground.