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The Up Helly Aa Proclamation, 2016Proclamation and Artwork produced for the 2016 Up Helly A', and on public display in Lerwick, Shetland. The proclamations typically poke fun at the…
Sign for Up Helly Aa Exhibition, Lerwick, Shetland
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…
Replica of an Altar Frontal with Scenes from Óláfs saga helgaAltar frontal illustrated with scenes from Óláfs saga helga, written in 1320-30 about the Norwegian King St. Olaf, (1015 to 1028). The altar resides…
Information Board Explaining the History of the Stave Church in HeimaeyExplanation of the construction of the Norwegian Stave Church and the history of Christianity in Heimaey
Norwegian Stave Church in HeimaeyThe replica stave church in Heimaey was a gift from the Norwegian state. It was erected in the year 2000 to commemorate 1000 years of Christianity in…
Representation of the High Seat Pillars Thrown into GoðafossModern representations of the high seat pillars or idols of the Norse gods cast into Goðafoss waterfall by Lawspeaker Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði…
Þjóðveldisbærinn Reconstructed FarmA reconstructed farm based on the excavated remains found at Stöng. It is open to visit in the summer.
The Sea Stallion (video of summer sailing 2016)Every summer I sail the mighty Sea Stallion, a faithful replica of a viking warship. The three-week raid is packed with adventure, camaraderie,…
Uppsala online: BerserkergangAn essay about berserksgangr from the perspective of a modern Asatru follower and priest of Odin.
Map of some historical sites in NorwayThis item links to a wesbite with a map showing a number of Viking-related sites in Norway that you can visit.http://vikingr.news/2016/03/17/1229/
Replica Viking ship 'Aslak' photographed at Rørvig HarbourA 30m replica ship based on the ninth or tenth-century Ladby ship burial in the Roskilde Fjord. It was reconstructed by Viking Tours. The boat can be…
Replica Viking ship 'Nidhug', photographed at the 'Kongens Togt' festivalA 2/3 sized replica touring ship based on the Norwegian Gokstad ship (c. 900), and produced by Viking Tours. The boat can be sailed but also has a…
Replica of the Jelling II StoneThis replica of the Jelling II stone is sold on the Viking Shield website here, either painted or unpainted.
Shields and Artwork from the Up Helly Aa ProclamationEach proclamation displayed publicly before the Up Helly Aa festival includes a painting, usually relating to the Viking heritage of Shetland. These…
Replica Shields from the Up Helly Aa FestivalDifferent shields designed for the Guizer Jarl in the Lerwick Up Helly Aa festival. They draw heavily on Norse artwork and imagery.
The Up Helly A'…
Jarl's suit, including helmet and shield, worn in the Up Helly A FestivalA Jarl is chosen every year to lead the Up Helly Aa Vikings, who lead the parade and burn the galley during the festivities. The elaborate costume…
Jarls' Costumes from the 2015 and 2016 Up Helly Aa FestivalCostumes created for the Jarl (leader of the squad of Vikings in the procession that burns the galley). Each year the costume is different, usually…
Replica Galley from the Up Helly Aa ExhibitionBrightly painted replica galley with a dragon head on display in the Up Helly A' Exhibition in Lerwick, Shetland.
The Up Helly A' is a festival…
Up Helly Aa Galley Shed and ExhibitionThe Up Helly A' is a festival celebrated on the 24th day after Christmas in Shetland. The celebrations involve a parade of 1000 guizers led by a Jarl,…