Aethelbert Collection

Map of Britain in 593, printed by Stanfords Geographical Establishment (litho)
STC347552 Map of Britain in 593, printed by Stanfords Geographical Establishment (litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portable shrine of Ethelbert, King of the East Angles
Portable shrine or pyx of Ethelbert, King of the East Angles (Kent). Date: circa 1845

Augustine preaching before King Ethelbert, 597 AD, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to
984722 Augustine preaching before King Ethelbert, 597 AD, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Ethelberts Gate, Kent, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Ethelberts Gate, Kent, 1844. Gateway of Ethelberts Castle...Near to the Reculvers, and within a stone throw of the sea, stands this venerable relic of the Saxon times.From " Illustrated London

The Landing of St. Augustine in Kent, (597AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Landing of St. Augustine in Kent, (597AD), 1890. Augustine of Canterbury (6th century-died c 604) Benedictine monk and first Archbishop of Canterbury arrivied on the Isle of Thanet in AD597

St. Augustine Before Ethelbert. (mid 19th century). Creator: Henry Lemon
St. Augustine Before Ethelbert. (mid 19th century). Depiction of Ethelbert, king of Kent, dressed as a Germanic warrior, looking down towards St Augustine and his entourage of monks

St. Augustine Meeting Meets King Ethelbert Cross
St. Augustine meets King Ethelbert for the first time. Augustine led the Gregorian mission from Rome to Britain to Christianize King AEthelberht and his Kingdom of Kent from Anglo-Saxon paganism

Four kings of England prior to the Norman conquest. Ethelbald, Ethelbert, Ethelred I and Alfred. Engraving from The New, Impartial and Complete History of England by Edward Barnard

Ethelbert Road Primary School, Faversham - Class 5. Date: 1913

ST. AUGUSTINE (d. 604). First archbishop of Canterbury. St. Augustine and his forty monks before Aethelbert I and his wife, Bertha, King and Queen of Kent, in 597

King Ethelbert Converted
Ethelbert, the Saxon King of Kent, is converted to Christianity by Augustine, who had been sent to England by Pope Gregory

St Augustine before Ethelbert
King Ethelbert and his consort Bertha, Saxon rulers of Kent, are addressed by Augustine, sent by Pope Gregory on a Christian mission to England. Date: 597 A.D

Augustine preaching to King Ethelbert and Queen Bertha
Augustine, first Archbishop of Canterbury (from 598). He was a Benedictine prior at a monastery in Rome, and Christian missionary to the English

Queen Bertha, later a saint
BERTHA, BERTA, BERTE, BERTHE, BERTRADA or ALDEBERGE Queen of Ethelbert, King of Kent, daughter of Charibert I, Merovingian King of Paris

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"Aethelbert: A King's Journey through History" Step into the past and explore the life of Aethelbert, a significant figure in British history. In 593, a map of Britain was printed by Stanfords Geographical Establishment, showcasing the kingdom ruled by this influential king. A glimpse into his religious devotion can be seen through the portable shrine of Ethelbert, King of the East Angles. This intricate artifact reflects his deep faith and reverence. In 597 AD, Augustine preached before King Ethelbert, marking a pivotal moment in Christianity's spread across England. Captured in "A Chronicle of England BC 55 to, " this event showcases Ethelbert's openness to new ideas and beliefs. Ethelbert's legacy is also etched in physical landmarks such as Ethelberts Gate in Kent (1844). Though its creator remains unknown, it stands as a testament to his reign. The Landing of St. Augustine in Kent (597AD) further highlights their meeting and sets the stage for future transformations within Christianity. The unknown artist behind this piece captures the significance of their encounter. Henry Lemon's mid-19th-century artwork titled "St. Augustine Before Ethelbert" vividly portrays this historic moment with great detail and emotion. Education plays an essential role in preserving history; hence we have Ethelbert Road Primary School named after him in Faversham - Class 5 continues to learn about his contributions today. The meeting between St. Augustine and King Ethelbert is symbolized by an intricately designed cross known as "St. Augustine Meeting Meets King Ethelbert Cross. " It stands as a reminder of their shared journey towards enlightenment. Edward Barnard's engraving from "The New Impartial and Complete History of England" depicts four kings preceding Norman conquest - including Aethlebald, Aethleberht, Aethlered I, and Alfred.