Half term in Winchester - Day Three

Here's a close up of the plaque mentioned in Barnaby's post.  

As you will see, although Alfred reigned in the 9th century (871 to 899) the statue wasn't created until 1901 (the beginning of the 20th century, over 1100 years later).

On the plaque inserted in the statue itself it tells you who officially unveiled the statue.

Despite celebrating the founding of the English nation the dates are given in Roman numerals but that's appropriate because Winchester was a former Roman settlement too.

Morris

PS If you're wondering what Barnaby and I are sitting on it's a plastic bag because the grass was really wet and we didn't want to get soggy bottoms.