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The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle was written by monks who decorated its pages with illuminated letters. Our illustrator Michael Foreman designed this letter C for Crecganford (Crayford)
SummerFilm Project: Introduction to Anglo Saxons - Oscar Hudson
On Thursday 26/07/2018 we began the CRAY Summer Film Project. Pete introduced the project and began by explaining the Saxon invasion. It was very interesting to see where they invaded our country and how they affect our daily lives. Such as: day names and names of counties. We then looked at some old Saxon maps which easily translated onto modern day maps of the area. We also looked at the fall of the Roman empire through coin investigation which made the Britons susceptible to invasion. Pete then explained the story of Hengest and Horsa, and the battle of Crayford. In the afternoon the kids got hands on with the film cameras they'll be using for the rest if the week They were taught the basic rules of filming. White balance Iris Framing Focus LEvel of sound These skills will be vital for the rest of the week and they have all excelled. This bodes well for the quality of the film. We are all looking forward to the rest of the project and what the...
According to the Anglo-Saxon Saxon Chronicle (457AD): This year Hengest fought with the Britons on the spot that is called Crayford, and there slew four thousand men. The Britons then forsook the land of Kent and in great consternation, fled to London.
ReplyDeleteThis is a significant event not only in the history of London but in the foundation of England. However, there is little local awareness of it, or the legendary figure of Hengest. CRAY aimed to rectify this, through a film, KS2 education pack and a new website.