Anglo Saxon Socks
Description: The Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon Helmet. An ornate Anglo-Saxon helmet found in the excavation of the Sutton Hoo ship-burial. It was buried around 625 and belonged to King Rædwald of East Anglia. It is one of the most important Anglo-Saxon artefacts to be found. Bold design perfect for Anglo-Saxon fans who love Sutton Hoo and medieval history. It can also be given as a birthday or Christmas gift to your family or friends who are into Anglo-Saxon history. Design is available in time for Christmas.
Description: Sceadugenga – The Shadow Walker. A mysterious Old English term from Beowulf, "Sceadugenga" translates to "shadow walker," often associated with Grendel, the lurking creature of the dark. This eerie and poetic word evokes images of unseen beings moving through the night, perfect for dark, fantasy, Anglo-Saxon inspired designs. Ideal for lovers of mythology, literature and dark aesthetics, this unique design brings ancient mystery to modern fashion.
Description: Beowulf - The most famous Anglo-Saxon poem. The brave warrior is tasked with defeating Grendel and his mother. He defeats Grendel in a mead hall, and then seeks out the mother in her lair, defeating her too. Strong design perfect for Anglo-Saxon fans who love the Beowulf and medieval history. It can also be given as a birthday or Christmas gift to your family or friends who are into Anglo-Saxon text. Design is available in time for Christmas.
Description: A detailed historical warrior graphic featuring a round wooden shield adorned with intricate Celtic knotwork patterns, paired with a classic spear resting across it. The design features the prominent year "1066" at the top and the Old English phrase "næfre forgyt" (never forget) stylized at the bottom. The entire emblem is framed by a subtle pine forest silhouette background and decorative tribal borders, set against a solid black backdrop.
Description: Saxon - Wyrd Bid Ful Araed 449 AD. Emblazoned with Anglo-Saxon runes spelling "Saxon". Accompanied by the famous "wyrd bid ful araed" quote from the Anglo-Saxon poem, The Wanderer, meaning "fate remains wholly inexorable". Strong design perfect for Saxon fans who love Anglo-Saxon history and The Last Kingdom. It can also be given as a birthday or Christmas gift to your family or friends who are also into the Saxons. Design is available in time for Christmas.
Description: Usually adopted with either a white background or a red background. The white dragon from the London Coat of Arms, bearing the Cross of Saint George on it's wing. The white dragon is an ancient Anglo-Saxon symbol, though the dragon being a part of London's coat of arms was not adopted until the 16th Century, long after the Norman Conquest of England.
Description: Wyrd Bid Ful Araed - Fate Remains Wholly Inexorable. The poetic line, made famous by Uhtred of Bebbanburg in Bernard Cornwell's The Last Kingdom Series, originates from the Anglo-Saxon poem 'The Wanderer', translating as 'Fate remains wholly inexorable'. Unique design perfect for Anglo-Saxon fans who love the last kingdom and medieval history. It can also be given as a birthday or Christmas gift to your family or friends who are into Anglo-Saxon text. Design is available in time for Christmas.
Description: From an original engraving Cassell's history of England circa 1901 Please note there may be some age related marks from the original which will show also on any print ordered. This is inevitable with prints of this age & actually lends an authentic look to the print in my opinion.
Description: Rise from the darkness is part of a quote from the famous Anglo-Saxon poem, Beowulf. The words seem to resonate, given the current pandemic we find ourselves in. Bold design perfect for Anglo-Saxon fans who love the Beowulf and medieval history. It can also be given as a birthday or Christmas gift to your family or friends who are into Anglo-Saxon text. Design is available in time for Christmas.
Description: Based on the handwriting in the Nowell Codex, I have recreated in my own style the iconic opening word to the epic poem Beowulf. Sometimes translated as "listen", "what ho", "hear me", "attend", or "so" there is, overall, no consensus as to meaning. I have also created a-- much simplified-- version of an Anglo-Saxon sword to represent Hrunting, the sword Beowulf uses in battle against Grendel's mother.
Description: Beowulf Quote - Mead Bench Wrecker, Rampager Among Warriors. An adapted translation from a great line in the epic Anglo-Saxon poem, Beowulf - "Mead Bench Wrecker, Rampager Among Warriors". The quote was too good to leave out! Unique design perfect for Anglo-Saxon fans who love the Beowulf and medieval history. It can also be given as a birthday or Christmas gift to your family or friends who are into Anglo-Saxon text. Design is available in time for Christmas.
Description: Gaed a Wyrd Swa Hio Scel - Fate goes ever as she shall. A poetic line from the famous Anglo-Saxon text, Beowulf. It translates as 'Fate goes ever as she shall'. Unique design perfect for Anglo-Saxon fans who love fate, destiny and medieval history. It can also be given as a birthday or Christmas gift to your family or friends who are into Anglo-Saxon text. Design is available in time for Christmas.
Description: Wintanceaster - Winchester (Fortified Meeting Place) - Anglo Saxon Town Name. Awesome design perfect for Anglo-Saxon history fans who love historic medieval place names. It can also be given as a birthday or Christmas gift to your family or friend who is also into historic medieval place names. Design is available in time for Christmas.
Wintanceaster - Winchester (Fortified Meeting Place) - Anglo Saxon Town Name Socks
by Medieval Steward
$20
Description: Eoferwic - York (Wild Boar Town) - Anglo Saxon Town Name. Awesome design perfect for Anglo-Saxon history fans who love historic medieval place names. It can also be given as a birthday or Christmas gift to your family or friend who is also into historic medieval place names. Design is available in time for Christmas.
Description: Waes Hael is an ancient Old English phrase meaning "be in good health" or "good fortune," often used as a toast or blessing. Rooted in Anglo-Saxon traditions, it embodies themes of community, well-being and celebration. The term is historically associated with the custom of wassailing, where people shared spiced cider or ale during festive gatherings, particularly in midwinter.
