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Stamford Bridge Information Board
On Viking Road there is an information board about the Battle of Stamford Bridge
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
Swordsman Inn sign, Stamford Bridge
The pub sign for the Swordsman Inn at Stamford Bridge
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
The Battle of Stamford Bridge produced in LEGO
The Bedale Hoard
Find out about of one of the most significant discoveries of Viking treasure ever found in Yorkshire.
The hoard was discovered in 2012 by metal detectorists and, following many months of conservation and a public appeal, the Bedale Hoard is now…
The hoard was discovered in 2012 by metal detectorists and, following many months of conservation and a public appeal, the Bedale Hoard is now…
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
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.
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.
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 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.
Valknut Shield
A re-enactment Viking at Jorvik Viking Festival 2009 with a Valknut symbol on his round shield.
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.
Viking Road sign, Stamford Bridge
A road named Viking Road to reflect the historical significance of Stamford Bridge. Rebecca Hill (myself) in shot.
Viking shieldwall at Stamford Bridge
The Viking shieldwall at a reenactment of the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 2013
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.
Viking-Age Stirrup
A Viking-Age stirrup in The Yorkshire Museum, York
York Viking Festival: Blades, Battles and Beers Video
We travel to York, England for the Jorvik Viking Festival. Watch us get dressed in armor and take part in a battle Viking and Saxon warriors!
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