In history, we have learned about the Anglo-Saxons and when they lived in Britain. The Anglo-Saxons settled in Britain after the Romans left. We learned about how the Anglo-Saxons finally conquered Britain after attempting to for many years. We also learned about the different roles in Anglo-Saxon society. We know that there were kings, thanes, churls and slaves. One of our favourite lessons was about the punishments for committing different crimes!

On our trip to Jarrow Hall, we learned about a famous battle between the Anglo-Saxon and the Vikings called the Battle of Brunanburh. They would put their shields together to make a wall so they wouldn’t get stabbed or killed. We loved taking part in the battle re-enactment!

We also learnt about their religious beliefs and how they changed over time. Anglo-Saxons were pagans and, eventually, many of them converted to Christianity.