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Teachers often focus on 1066 rather than the earlier Anglo-Saxon era when looking at the making of England/Britain. Primary sources about Alfred’s era can be difficult to find. However, Alfred introduced reforms that form the basis of how the UK operates today, including innovations in law, defence and coinage. Studying this era also allows for a better understanding of migration, and of how England has been tied to Europe since its beginnings. It also helps students to understand the mix that makes up the ethnic groups in the UK and how this mix has been developing for over 1000 years.