Founder, Fighter, Saxon Queen - Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians.

You're probably familiar with the stained-glass images of Aethelflaed and her husband Aethelred in Worcester Cathedral. She and her husband jointly issued a decree for fortifying Worcester's city walls, and were friends with Worcester's Bishop. As Lady of the Mercians, Aethelflaed was also Lady of Worcester.
Alfred the Great's daughter defied all expectations of a well-bred Saxon princess. The first Saxon woman ever to rule a kingdom, Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, led her army in battle against Viking invaders.
Margaret C Jones has given talks and held book signings about Aethelflaed and about Founder, Fighter, Saxon Queen in towns all over the Midlands – including at Gloucester Cathedral. Sometimes the audience turn up dressed as Anglo-Saxons, which is definitely definitely encouraged!