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| Tango01 | 08 Sep 2016 10:00 p.m. PST |
"1066 will always be remembered as the moment in English history when the Normans invaded and conquered the Anglo Saxons at the Battle of Hastings. However, what is forgotten is that the same year saw another invasion from the North; from the Vikings of Norway, and it this relatively unknown event that is explored by JORVIK Viking Centre this September, with a walking tour of the site on the very anniversary of the battle. Sarah Maltby, director of attractions for York Archaeological Trust, commented "While William the Conqueror was readying his troops across the channel, the Nose armies of King Harald Hardrada had already arrived in England and were causing havoc for the new English king, Harold Godwinson. This was really the last major Viking invasion to the British Isles and is a fascinating moment in our nation's history." The walking tour, which takes place on September 25th, will take participants back in time to re-live this famous and bloody battle, recounting tales of the strength and cunning tactics…"
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