The photograph shows the lighthouse at Cape Wrath a name probably derived from Old Norse 'hvarf' meaning 'turn' or 'turning point'. It was here that the Vikings turned their ships around the coast to head for the Hebrides and Ireland.
Canmore is a database of heritage sites in Scotland that is compiled and maintained by Historic Environment Scotland. This link is a search for all Norse sites.
A boat with the name 'Viking' and an image of a horned helmet. Seen on Regent's Canal in Hackney. The name Viking is a popular one for boats, particularly in the UK.
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Two musicians playing as part of Kalundborg's Harbour Festival in the Kongens Togt series of events in Summer 2016 to commemorate Cnut's conquest of England.
Café Sejd is locates on Gormstorv 7a in Jelling (Denmark).
Word 'sejd' (ON seiðr) is name of complex magic practices, which (according to the written sources) have been used by the gods (e.g. Odin, Freya), supernatural beings and people (mainly…
Lead seal from Byzantine Empire. Refers to Theodosius and dates to c. 840. Found near Ribe Marketplace. Details about the exhibition can be found at http://www.ribesvikinger.dk/en/
The BvS 10 is an all-terrain, amphibious vehicle used by the British Royal Marine Commandoes. They have given it the designation 'Viking' because it is a Swedish design.
Course poster and essay questions for the Burning Desires course at the University of Nottingham. this exhibit gives you an idea of the coverage of the course.