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Rögnvald Brusason on the Oriel Window of Lerwick Town HallRögnvald Brusason shared the Earldom of Orkney with Thorfinn Sigurdsson from c. 1037 until his death in conflict with Thorfinn in 1046, and his…
Harald Hardrada on the Magnus and Harald Window in Lerwick Town HallHarald Sigurdsson (Haraldr Sigurðarson) more commonly known as Harald Hardrada (Haraldr harðráði) was King of Norway from 1046 until 1066 and led an…
St Magnus depicted on the Magnus and Harald Window in Lerwick Town HallMagnus Erlendsson (later Saint Magnus) ruled Orkney and Shetland from c. 1106 to 1115. The Cathedral in Kirkwall was dedicated to him after his death…
The Magnus and Harald Window in Lerwick Town HallThis window in Lerwick Town Hall depicts Magnus Erlendsson (later Saint Magnus) who ruled Orkney and Shetland from c. 1106 to 1115. On the right is…
Thyra of Denmark depicted on the Olaf and Thyra Window in Lerwick Town HallThyra of Denmark (Tyri Haraldsdatter) was daughter of Harald Bluetooth of Denmark, and final wife of Olaf Tryggvason, who she married against the will…
Olaf Tryggvason on the Olaf and Thyra Window in Lerwick Town HallThe Olaf and Thyra Window in Lerwick Town Hall depicts the Norwegian King Olaf Tryggvason (Óláfr Tryggvason) who officially brought Christianity to…
Depiction of the Founding of St Magnus Cathedral on the Thoms Window in Lerwick Town HallDetail of the Founding of St Magnus Cathedral by William the Old, on the Thoms Window in Lerwick Town Hall, Shetland.
The Coronation of King Magnus Erlingsson of Norway on the Thoms Window in Lerwick Town HallDetail from the Thoms Window, depicting the coronation of King Magnus Erlingsson of Norway in 1162. More information at…
The Thoms Window in Lerwick Town Hall, ShetlandStained glass window depicting the third Bishop of Trondheim, Eysteinn Erlendsson and the first bishop of Ornkey and Shetland, William the Old, who…
Depiction of the investiture of Earl Sigurd on the Zetland Window in Lerwick Town HallRognvaldr, Earl of Møre and of Orkney, is said to have gifted Shetland (the Earldom of which he was offered by Harald fairhair) to his brother, Sigurd…
The Arrival of Harald Fairhair in Shetland on the Zetland Window in Lerwick Town HallDepiction of Harald Fairhair (Haraldr Hárfagri / Harald Hårfagre) arriving in Shetland. He rained in Norway c. 872 to 930, and conquered Shetland…
Depiction of Harald Fairhair (Haraldr Hárfagri) on the Zetland Window in Lerwick Town HallHarald Fairhair (Haraldr Hárfagri / Harald Hårfagre), who rained in Norway c. 872 to 930, and conquered Shetland around c. 870. More information at…
The Zetland Window in Lerwick Town HallThe Zetland Window depicts Haraldr Hárfagri (Harald Fairhair), first King of Norway, who conquered Shetland in around 870, and Rognvald Eysteinsson,…
News: Galloway Viking treasure pot's contents revealed after more than 1,000 yearsConservators have released images of the contents of a Carolingian cup that formed part of the Galloway Hoard.
The Viking Hoard from LejreAn essay about the tenth-century hoard found out Lejre, Denmark. The article links to a more detailed pdf in Danish about the hoard.