Vikings

A Viking longship like those once used by Norse settlers who travelled to Britain.

Which UK surnames have Viking ancestry? Check if yours is one of them

Think your family came over with the Normans? This fearsome Viking re-enactor is a reminder that many northern surnames trace back to Norse invaders.

30 surnames that could mean you’re descended from Vikings

Excavators as posts of the post-built building. Picture: Jane Harrison.

Archaeological find of national importance was discovered

Andy Cowan explains the 793 Spirit & Soul concept to Susan Hughes. Picture by Canon Alan Hughes.

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Mamma Mia at Bamburgh Castle.

23 pictures as Abba-mania and Vikings descend on Bamburgh Castle

Chris Lee with an ale from the King Aelle Brew Co.

Ales and old Norse tales at Northumberland brewery

Northumbria Vikings re-enactment group.

Vikings heading to Alnwick for unique Sunday market

The Vikings: Fact and Fiction is at the Bailiffgate Museum from May 22.

Vikings exhibition set to open in Alnwick

Bailiffgate Museum is to stage an exhibition titled 'Vikings Fact & Fiction'.

The Vikings are coming to Alnwick - thanks to successful fund-raising appeal

A Viking raid recreated by pupils at Holy Island and Lowick First Schools.

Northumberland schoolchildren recreate viking raid for BBC documentary team

Kynren

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In the midst of a dusky summer's twilight which could only belong to Northern England the wooden dwellings of a Saxon village suddenly burst into fierce flames.
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The Roman road near Holystone. Picture by Ian Hall.

A great, but temporary influence

Yeavering Bell from a distance.

No crowds or tickets for this heritage

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Muscle-bound, tattooed, Norwegian-speaking Vikings are the most dateable men

Having fun at the beach.

Exploring the natural wonders of the coast

DEVELOPMENT: Destruction of our heritage

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Vikings to invade castle

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