Alfred the Great Poster

This Alfred the Great Coloring Poster is an engaging black-and-white History resource designed to help students explore the life, achievements and legacy of Alfred the Great.

The poster features a large central illustration of Alfred surrounded by Anglo-Saxon warriors, a fortified settlement, a map of Wessex and a Viking longship. It also includes key historical themes relating to Alfred’s reign, including his victory at Edington in 878, peace with Guthrum, education, laws, burhs and his role as a ruler and defender.

The large line-art illustrations provide plenty of areas for students to colour, while the accompanying labels reinforce important historical vocabulary and concepts. The poster can therefore function both as a creative colouring activity and a useful classroom display resource.

Key features include:

Large ALFRED THE GREAT title
Central illustration of Alfred
Map of Wessex
Anglo-Saxon warriors and fortified settlement
Viking longship
Reference to the Battle of Edington, 878
Reference to Guthrum
Alfred’s promotion of learning in English
References to laws, education and burhs
King of Wessex, 871–899
Detailed black-and-white artwork suitable for colouring
Suitable for classroom display or individual student work
This resource is particularly suitable for KS2 and KS3 History, and works well alongside lessons and activities on Alfred the Great, the Anglo-Saxons and the Viking invasions. It can be used as a lesson activity, extension task, homework, early-finisher activity or as an attractive classroom display.