- DURATION 3 x 1hr
Event Description
13th July
From the Fury of the Norsemen Deliver Us
For 300 years the Vikings took the northern world by storm. In search of land, slaves, gold and silver, brave warriors and explorers set sail from Scandinavia. The speed and daring of the Vikings was legendary and Christian monks wrote with horror about violent raids on monasteries and towns.
20th July
Bitter is the Wind Tonight
This is the first line of an old Irish poem hoping that the wind is too strong for a Viking attack… it probably sums up the hopes of others living on the coast at this time. However, the Viking age wasn’t all about raiding, it was also about trading and settling. Dublin was founded as a Viking centre for trade, the Isle of Man was settled, and attempts were made to attack Wales.
27th July
Beyond the Edge of the World
An island called Thule, named by an ancient Greek, who said it was 6 days sail north of Britain, in around 330BC, is referred to in history. He was probably talking about northern Norway, but the name stuck until the Vikings found the land and they called it Iceland and made it a successful settlement for men wanting to better themselves.
- Duration: 3 x 1hr
- Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (no replay available)
Meet the Host, Sandy
Sandy Leong is a historian and a member of the Royal Historical Society, entertaining audiences by telling stories that bring history to life. A qualified teacher, she has enjoyed a lifelong career in education, teaching in schools, colleges, and universities in the UK and abroad. She has led a wide range of educational projects across the UK and Europe and is a published author.
Preparing for the Event
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We also recommend that pets are either calmly sitting on your lap or in another room, and any refreshments you may require are within your reach!
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Will my camera be on and will I be visible to the other people?
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