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Ändersta Rune Stone (U 1160) in the Ashmolean Museum (Front, full length)
Rune stone in the Ashmolean Museum, originally from Uppland in Sweden and dating the the late Viking Age. It was donated to the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford byKing Karl XI of Swedenin 1687.The runes read:Liðsmaðr lét hôggva stein…
Jorvik Vikingr Re-enactment Group at Jorvik Viking Festival 2010
The Jorvik Vikingr Re-enactment group showing an offensive shieldwall at Jorvik Viking Festival 2010.
Viking and Viking-wanna-be
A Viking Re-Enactor and a child dressed up as a Viking with knitted beard at Jorvik Festival 2010
Valknut Shield
A re-enactment Viking at Jorvik Viking Festival 2009 with a Valknut symbol on his round shield.
Danish Skin from Worcester Cathedral Door
A special display in the Cathedral Library.
A piece of text beneath the exhibit piece says:
"Possibly evidence of the truth of the legend that a Dane was flayed alive for stealing the Sanctus bell of the monastery. This was recently analysed and…
A piece of text beneath the exhibit piece says:
"Possibly evidence of the truth of the legend that a Dane was flayed alive for stealing the Sanctus bell of the monastery. This was recently analysed and…
Battle of Stamford Bridge fields & memorial stone
A historical memorial stone set supposedly overlooking the lands where the Battle of Stamford Bridge took place between Harold Godwinson and Harald Hardrada 1066.
Viking Road sign, Stamford Bridge
A road named Viking Road to reflect the historical significance of Stamford Bridge. Rebecca Hill (myself) in shot.
Battle of Stamford Bridge Memorial
The Memorial stone and plaque to commemorate the Battle of Stamford Bridge 1066, at Stamford Bridge.
Swordsman Inn sign, Stamford Bridge
The pub sign for the Swordsman Inn at Stamford Bridge
Stamford Bridge heraldry
Stamford Bridge heraldry on notice board honouring the battle of Stamford Bridge that took place in 1066 between Harald Hardrada & Harold Godwinson.
Viking & Battle Axe Bitter Ale by Rudgate Brewery
Viking Ale and Battle Axe Ale by Rudgate Brewery
Sheep-ish There's Always One - Viking Sheep Mug
A Viking Sheep mug from the Sheep-ish company.
King Canute - Joker card in Kings of England playset
A depiction of the Danish King & King of England, Canute/Cnut from a Kings of England cards playset.
Norse Gods, Valhalla in Super Scribblenauts DS Game
Super Scribblenauts is a Nintendo DS game that uses words to solve puzzles. At the start of the game you can write ala Scribble anything and if it is recognised it will appear. This is a screenshot of Valhalla, Hugin, Mugin, Viking, Valkyrie, Odin,…
Thor Boat on River Ouse, York
A boat named Thor spotted on the River Ouse, York, during a Dinner Cruise.
Asgard Piercing and Tattooing
Asgard piercing and tattooing in Southampton
Baldersons Cafe, Shop & Bakery
A cafe, bakery, gift shop and ice-cream parlour in Thornton-Le-Dale village, North Yorkshire, England. The name of the bakery appears to relate to the Norse god Baldur, but is probably related to the placename Balderston(e). This derives from the Old…
Olde England Fisheries - Viking Mirrors
Viking ship and horned helmet used to decorate the mirrors in Olde England Fisheries.
Conference Presentation: Rebecca Boyd, ‘ Opening a Door to the Past: Accessing the Knowledge Base of Historical Re-enactors’
Rebecca Boyd (Independent), Rebecca Boyd (Independent), ‘ Opening a Door to the Past: Accessing the Knowledge Base of Historical Re-enactors’. Chaired by Deise Medieval. Presentation at the IRC-Funded Conference ''Rediscovering the Vikings', UCC,…
Photo of the Sea Stallion docked in Dublin 2007
The Sea Stallion docked in Dublin on its first voyage in 2007. Photo taken by Rebecca Boyd. For more information on the Sea Stallion, see http://www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk/en/