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Event: 'Times and Epochs - 2016' ReportA report on the Viking reenactment event 'Times & Epochs 2016'
The Hørning rune stone at Moesgaard Museum, DenmarkThe Hørning stone (DR 58) was carved by an emancipated slave in honour of his master. The inscription reads: tuki : smiþr : riþ :…
Eirik the Red's House ReconstructedA photograph of the reconstructed Viking longhouse at Brattahlid (Norse Brattahlíð) in Greenland.
A table laden with Viking food at Stamford BridgeA table at Stamford bridge with food and vessels laid out to show the types of food available to Vikings
Shieldwall at Stamford BridgeThe Saxon shieldwall at a reenactment of the battle of Stamford Bridge in 2013
Harald hardrada holds court in YorkHarald hardrada (Haraldr harðráði in Old Norse) holds court after defeating the local army at York. Reenactment at Stamford Bridge in 2013.
The Viking army arrives at Stamford BridgeHarald hardrada (Haraldr harðráði in Old Norse) leads his army onto the field of battle. Reenactment at Stamford Bridge in 2013.
Viking shieldwall at Stamford BridgeThe Viking shieldwall at a reenactment of the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 2013
The Battle of Fulford, 1066The 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…
The Vale of York HoardThe 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…
Stone carving of Sigurd and FafnirThe 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…
The Bedale Hoard at The Yorkshire MuseumThe 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…
Viking FM - Local RadioViking 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…
The New Inn, Stamford BridgeThe New Inn at Stamford Bridge features a traditional Viking in horned helmet on its sign. The view in the photograph encompasses the modern bridge,…
Battle of Stamford Bridge MemorialMemorial stone and plaque for the Battle of Stamford Bridge in the centre of Stamford Bridge village
Road sign, Stamford BridgeStamford Bridge's Viking past is commemorated in the local road signs, such as this one for Viking Road
Viking ship planter, Stamford BridgeOrmen 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.
Stamford Bridge Information BoardOn Viking Road there is an information board about the Battle of Stamford Bridge
Gold Viking Arm-ring from YorkA gold Viking arm-ring in The Yorkshire Museum, York. It was found among the possessions of a local builder after his death.
Viking-Age StirrupA Viking-Age stirrup in The Yorkshire Museum, York