Despite this, pockets of opposition — citing issues of Athelstan’s illegitimacy — continued to plague the new king. William of Malmesbury, a 12th-century English historian, wrote about ...

Athelstan died in 940 at the height of his power, and was buried in Malmesbury Abbey. He had been an ardent supporter and endower of the Abbey, and it is fitting that he should be buried there.

Only the nave of this once huge abbey remains. A visitor to Malmesbury Abbey will see the tomb of King Athelstan, a 15th Century illuminated Bible, the crest of Henry VII, a breathtaking Norman ...

AN UPCOMING talk in Malmesbury will explore the alleged rivalry and animosity between two of the most famous artists of the early 19th century.

Historically, Malmesbury Abbey, which is still in use today ... and the first king of England (King Athelstan the Glorious). He reigned between 925 and 940 and is buried in the Abbey. Shopping-wise, ...