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A re-enactment of the Battle of Stamford Bridge (1066) earlier this summer. Stamford is a village about 8 miles outside York, and this battle where Harold Godwinson defeated the Norwegian king Harold Hardrada, is often sited as the end of the Viking era in Britain. In these days of equal opportunities I noticed quite a few female Viking warriors, I have no idea if this is authentic or not!
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And violence?
ReplyDeleteDon't see many dane axes being weilded about which was more of the wepon of choice back then. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dane_Axe
ReplyDeleteGreat choice for York.
ReplyDeleteI love these recreations of historical facts.
ReplyDeleteI thought I spotted a lady viking in this scene, thought perhaps I was losing the plot. Then I read your comentary!
ReplyDeletere-enactments are so fun to watch!
ReplyDeleteI always wonder if any tempers flare during these things.
ReplyDeleteI was there in 1066. Authentic!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
I'm sure the real battles were horrible---but this looks like fun.
ReplyDeleteAnn
I love Roger's comment! lol Kids learn about the Vikings in Social Studies here around the 4th grade.
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I would like to watch a reenactment.
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Rose, ABC Wednesday Team
Great photo! I love doing stuff like this. Perhaps the experts at the Jorvick Viking centre can check on that female warrior question!
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