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Podcast - In Our Time: The Battle of Stamford Bridge
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011jvlt
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Battle of Stamford Bridge.In the first week of 1066 the English king, Edward the Confessor, died. A young nobleman, Harold Godwinson, claimed that Edward had…
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Battle of Stamford Bridge.In the first week of 1066 the English king, Edward the Confessor, died. A young nobleman, Harold Godwinson, claimed that Edward had…
Blog: Horns-of-Odin: origins of the design
A description of the inspiration behind bod's Horns-of-Odin plaque. The plaque features three horns in a valknut-style design.
Heritage Learning: Saxons and Vikings
Heritage Learning offers a two hour KS2 course on the Saxons and Vikings for primary schools
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
The Battle of Stamford Bridge produced in LEGO
Little Vikings
Little Vikings is a print and online magazine that provides ideas for things to do with children in York and surrounding areas. Other than the branding and the York connection, the site has little to do with Vikings
Commercial: Thor's Tipi Bar
Thor's Tipi Bar is a pop-up Christmas bar that can be found in Sheffield, York and Leeds. It advertises itself as a friendly Viking bar where little Vikings are welcome, and uses the tagline 'Drink Feast Conquer Repeat'.
Battle of Stamford Bridge Re-enactment 2013
A photograph of the re-enactment 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
Shieldwall at Stamford Bridge
The Saxon shieldwall at a reenactment of the battle of 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.
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.
Viking shieldwall at Stamford Bridge
The Viking shieldwall at a reenactment of the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 2013
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…
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 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
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 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.
Battle of Stamford Bridge Memorial
Memorial stone and plaque for the Battle of Stamford Bridge in the centre of Stamford Bridge village
Road sign, Stamford Bridge
Stamford Bridge's Viking past is commemorated in the local road signs, such as this one for Viking Road
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.