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Statue of Leif Erikson overlooking Brattahlid
Statue of Leif Eriksson overlooking Qassiarsuk / Brattahlid in Greenland
The Gilling Sword
The Gilling Sword was found in a stream in Gilling West in 1976. It is on display at The Yorkshire Museum, York.
Viking-Age Stirrup
A Viking-Age stirrup in The Yorkshire Museum, York
Gold Viking Arm-ring from York
A gold Viking arm-ring in The Yorkshire Museum, York. It was found among the possessions of a local builder after his death.
Stamford Bridge Information Board
On Viking Road there is an information board about the Battle of Stamford Bridge
Viking ship planter, Stamford Bridge
Ormen is a planter near the bridge at Stamford Bridge. It takes the form of a Viking ship with dragon's head and shields down the side.
Road sign, Stamford Bridge
Stamford Bridge's Viking past is commemorated in the local road signs, such as this one for Viking Road
Battle of Stamford Bridge Memorial
Memorial stone and plaque for the Battle of Stamford Bridge in the centre of Stamford Bridge village
The New Inn, Stamford Bridge
The New Inn at Stamford Bridge features a traditional Viking in horned helmet on its sign. The view in the photograph encompasses the modern bridge, but this is probably not the same location as the bridge described in stories of the battle.
Viking FM - Local Radio
Viking FM is a commercial radio station in Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. Presumably the Viking name is used because it covers a large part of the Danelaw.
The Bedale Hoard at The Yorkshire Museum
The Bedale hoard was found in 2012. It consists of gold and silver items, and an inlaid gold sword hilt. These images were taken at The Yorkshire Museum in York
Stone carving of Sigurd and Fafnir
The story of Sigurd and Fafnir told in Volsunga saga was a popular one in Scandinavia and appears in many places. This carving shows Sigurd rushing to attack the dragon Fafnir
The Vale of York Hoard
The Vale of York Hoard was found in 2007, and was the largest Viking Age hoard found in England since the Cuerdale Hoard. It is on display at The Yorkshire Museum in 2015. The hoard comprises a gilded silver cup, silver coins, silver objects and a…
The Battle of Fulford, 1066
The sign for Fulford announces that a battle was fought here on 20th September 1066. The Vikings defeated the people of York in this battle that preceded the Battle of Stamford Bridge
Viking shieldwall at Stamford Bridge
The Viking shieldwall at a reenactment of the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 2013
The Viking army arrives at Stamford Bridge
Harald hardrada (Haraldr harðráði in Old Norse) leads his army onto the field of battle. Reenactment at Stamford Bridge in 2013.
Harald hardrada holds court in York
Harald hardrada (Haraldr harðráði in Old Norse) holds court after defeating the local army at York. Reenactment at Stamford Bridge in 2013.
Shieldwall at Stamford Bridge
The Saxon shieldwall at a reenactment of the battle of Stamford Bridge in 2013
A table laden with Viking food at Stamford Bridge
A table at Stamford bridge with food and vessels laid out to show the types of food available to Vikings
Eirik the Red's House Reconstructed
A photograph of the reconstructed Viking longhouse at Brattahlid (Norse Brattahlíð) in Greenland.