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Radio Somerset,14 mins

Dawn of England: Athelney

Charlie Taylor

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Full interview with Dr Richard Brunning and Bob Croft, Somerset archaeologists. They explain why Alfred chose Athelney to escape and hide from the Vikings, then rebuild his army. Web exclusive.

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