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King Sitric ring produced by Ogham DesignsKing Sitric, 'Silkbeard', Norse King of Dublin, who 'had an Irish mother and he married a daughter of Brian Boru', features as one of ten 'Impressions…
Skull and Bust of Svend Estridsen from Denmark's National MuseumThe skull of King Svend Estridsen (Sveinn Ástríðarson), who ruled Denmark from 1047 until his death in 1074 and is popularly…
Harald Hardrade Window in St Magnus CathedralThis window in St Magnus Cathedral depicts Harald Hardrada (Haraldr Sigurðarson), King of Norway from 1046 until his death in the Battle of Stamford…
Rognvald Eysteinsson on the Zetland Window in Lerwick Town HallRognvald Eysteinsson was jarl of Møre in Norway, and was offered the earldom of Orkney after its conquest by Harald fairhair, though he declined in…
Haakon Haakonsson on the Hakon and Rognvald Window in Lerwick Town HallHaakon Haakonsson (Hákon Hákonarson, Håkon Håkonsson, Haakon the Old) was King of Norway from 1217 to 1263, and died in Orkney and is buried in St…
The Hakon and Rognvald Window in Lerwick Town HallThis window in Lerwick Town Hall in Shetland depicts the early tirteenth-century King of Norway, Haakon Haakonsson (Hákon Hákonarson, Håkon Håkonsson,…
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…
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 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,…
King Harald Street in Lerwick, ShetlandThis street sign probably refers to Haraldr Hárfagri (Harald Fairhair), ruler of Norway from c. 872 to 930, who recaptured Shetland and Orkney from…
King Haakon Street in Lerwick, ShetlandThis street sign probably refers to Hákon Hákonarson, King of Norway from 1217 to 1263. Many streets in central Lerwick are named after Scandinavian…
St Magnus Street in Lerwick, ShetlandThis sign refers to the early twelfth century Earl of Orkney, Magnus Erlendsson, who was martyred in 1115 according to Orkneyinga saga. Many streets…
King Erik Street in Lerwick, ShetlandMany streets in central Lerwick are named after Scandinavian Kings, Queens and Saints, particularly from the medieval period. This sign probably…
Avaldsnes: Noregs eldste kongesete (Website)Website for Avaldsnes: Noregs eldste kongesete (Norway's Oldest Royal Seat), which includes information about the Avaldsnes History Centre, Viking…