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Blog: York
Date: July 25th 2008

Jorvic Viking Expedition

We caught the bus in and headed to the Jorvic Viking Expedition. Vikings had ruled York from 866 AD to 954 AD . The English briefly took control from 927 AD to 939 AD, but the last Viking King, Eric Bloodaxe was expelled in 954 AD and the town became a part of the new kingdom of England. Eric Bloodaxe, what a sweet name. Maybe I should change my name t ... read more







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