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History - The Anglo-Saxons

Songs about everyday Anglo-Saxon life, Alfred the Great, struggle against the Vikings and the Battle of Hastings and the Norman conquest. You can listen to a short sampler medley of the songs by clicking here.

We are Anglo-Saxons!

An introduction to the Anglo-Saxons…where they came from and the sort of society they created in England.

Song: 'We are Anglo-Saxons!' (Vocal)

Song: 'We are Anglo-Saxons!' (Children's choir)

Song: 'We are Anglo-Saxons!' (Backing track)

for the lyric sheet.
for the music sheet.

Alfred the Great

Celebrating Alfred's many achievements, including success against the Vikings, good government through the 'witan', promoting education and creating stability and security.

Song: 'Alfred the Great' (Vocal)

Song: 'Alfred the Great' (Children's choir)

Song: 'Alfred the Great' (Backing track)

for the lyric sheet.
for the music sheet.

Grendel

A song linking to the first part of the story and telling how the monster Grendel nightly terrorises the Danish people.

Song: 'Grendel' (Vocal)

Song: 'Grendel' (Children's choir)

Song: 'Grendel' (Backing track)

for the lyric sheet.
for the music sheet.

Beowulf's song

A song for the hero Beowulf, arriving in Denmark from Geatland to help Hrothgar and his people against the monster, Grendel.

Song: 'Beowulf's song' (Vocal)

Song: 'Beowulf's song' (Children's choir)

Song: 'Beowulf's song' (Backing track)

for the lyric sheet.
for the music sheet.

The revenge of Grendel's mother

A song for Grendel's mother, wishing vengeance on those responsible for the death of her son, Grendel.

Song: 'The revenge of Grendel's mother' (Vocal)

Song: 'The revenge of Grendel's mother' (Children's choir)

Song: 'The revenge of Grendel's mother' (Backing track)

for the lyric sheet.
for the music sheet.

The end of the Anglo-Saxon dynasty

A song telling the story of 1066 - Harold Godwinson's accession to the throne, his victory at Stamford Bridge…and defeat at the Battle of Hastings.

Song: 'The end of the Anglo-Saxon dynasty' (Vocal)

Song: 'The end of the Anglo-Saxon dynasty' (Children's choir)

Song: 'The end of the Anglo-Saxon dynasty' (Backing track)

for the lyric sheet.
for the music sheet.

See also...

Age 9 - 11. Six songs to learn and dramas covering Alfred the Great, Athelstan, the story of Beowulf and the year 1066.

KS2 Music: The Anglo-Saxons

Age 7 - 11. Seven dramas explore Anglo-Saxon times, including Alfred the Great, Athelstan, the story of Beowulf and the end of the Anglo-Saxon dynasty at the Battle of Hastings.

The Anglo-Saxons