King Alfred Weekend

The King Alfred Weekend commemorates the anniversary of the King’s death on 26th October 899 and showcases local projects that have brought to light the heritage and talents of Hyde and its community.  

The events celebrate the Hyde area and the uncovering of its history, through traditional and more contemporary events, including music and the visual arts.

Multicoloured stained glass window in St Bartholomew's Church showing King Alfred the Great

2022

Front cover of 2020 King Alfred Weekend and Community Dig booklet. White text in capitals on a green background above an image of a carved stone head on a black background.

2020

Front cover of 2019 King Alfred Weekend booklet. White text on brown background with image of sunlight streaming through two arched doorways into a passage in the shadows.

2019

Front cover of 2018 King Alfred Weekend booklet. White text in capitals on a black background beneath on image of a soldier with a shadow outline of King Alfred's statue behind him.

2018

Front cover of 2017 King Alfred Weekend booklet. Yellow text in capitals on a blue background above an image of King Alfred's Statue.

2017

King Alfred of Wessex - England's Greatest Town Planner?

King Alfred Weekend Lecture 2020

Patrick Ottoway

Patrick Ottaway is well-acquainted with Winchester’s archaeological history - his professional career began in Winchester where he was Assistant City Archaeologist from 1976 to 1981. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and a Member of the Institute for Archaeologists. He is Manager of PJO Archaeology, an archaeological and heritage consultancy based in York.

Patrick has a keen interest in archaeology and education and is the author of many publications.