Vikings Collection

Old and New - A Fire boat and and Viking long boat on the river Tyne on 26th July 1980

A Viking long boat making its way up the river Tyne on 26th July 1980

Police repelled a Viking invasion of Newcastle city centre on 10th December 1974. So they sailed off in their longboat to suburban Chapel House - where they met stiff resistance from seven-year-old

Viking v Anglo Saxon - An unusual way to spend your weekend but the smile on the face of the Viking warrior shows hes enjoying himself on 26th August 1973 at the Viking battle re-enactment at South

Viking Peter Towers captures a wench on a beach on 10th August 1973. but its all for the sake of history, of course. And his intentions are strictly honourable

These Viking invaders from Durham Universitys Bede college were very happy with their sortie for they won first prize in the university Rag Week procession float contest on 27th February 1972

Lerwick Up Helly Aa festival is a tradition that originated in the 1880s. Since then the festival has been an annual occurrence in the Shetland calendar. Our Picture Shows

A Viking long boat arriving in Blyth Harbour on 22nd July 1980

Peter, the York Viking, outside the Jorvik Centre, York on 27th

Two Viking long ships on the river Tyne on 24th July 1980

A Viking long ship miakes it way up the river Tyne on 21st July 1980

The "Guizer Jarl", or Viking Chieftain, Mr Willie Peterson pictured outside
The " Guizer Jarl", or Viking Chieftain, Mr Willie Peterson pictured outside the Scotch House in Knightsbridge, London on 22nd May 1970

Vikings charging round Newcastle city centre on 17th March 1973

Gordon Payne looks ready to rape, fire and pillage as he lands with other Norsemen on the North-East coast. He towers over spectators at the Seaton Sluice Boating Association carnival before sailing

Colin the Viking on Bamburgh beach on 20th February 1990 a sight for the tourists

A Viking scene recreated at the Jorvik Centre in York on 28th June 1987

A Viking long boat coming up to the Tyne Bridge on the river Tyne on 26th July 1980

A Viking about to deliver the final blow in a struggle with a Saxon at a Viking battle re-enactment at South Shields on 26th August 1973

A medieval battle at St Marys Hospital, Stannington on 21st September 1970. The Saxon King Alan Benche from Easington (left) gains victory over the Viking Chief David McGroarty during the battle

Jim Nicholson (left) and Magnus Simpson, dressed in Viking costume arriving at Blyth Harbour on 22nd July 1980

The price they paid, a Viking warrior lies dying on the Anglo Saxon ground after a merciless battle re-enactment by the History Club on 26th August 1973, at South Shields

Viking John Haswell invading England on 10th December 1972

Shetland Isle "Vikings"looking forward to a peaceful invasion of Tynemouth
Shetland Isle " Vikings" looking forward to a peaceful invasion of Tynemouth on 22nd July 1980. From left to right, Magnus Simpson, Jim Nicholson and Harry Jamieson

All good wholesome violence at the South Shields Viking battle re-enactment by members of the History club. Here an Anglo Saxon is seen off by a Viking Raider on 26th August 1973

Vikings at Lindisfarne Island on 17th June 1993. Vik Sigurd (Kevin Orchard) The Viking (left) battles it out with an Anglo Saxon

Allan Benekes adopted name is Lodbrok, or Hairy Breeks (or trousers). He and his followers are North members of the Norse Film Pageant Society, who dress up and act like Vikings on 23td June 1984

a bit of action is all in the game. Members of the Norse Film Pageant Society, who dress up and act like Vikings on 23td June 1984

The Up Helly Aa Viking Fire Festival in Lerwick, Shetland, 27 January 1976 circa - Guizer Jarl John Johnston stands boldly in front of the burning longship

The Up Helly Aa Viking Fire Festival in Lerwick, Shetland, 27 January 1976 circa - The spectacular climax to the parade - the ritual burning of the longship

Viking warriors invaded Cullercoats, but there was nothing to fear, it was part of the Community Associations carnival, which ended with the burning of Viking longboats on the beach. 6th July 1980

Viking Ship "Hugin"arrives at Broadstairs Kent
Viking Ship " Hugin" arrives at Broadstairs Kent. July 1949 O19456 The replica Viking Ship Hugin was sailed from Denmark in 1949 by 53 Danes to commemorate the 1500th anniversary of

Up-Helly-Aa festival at Lerwick, Shetlands SP 4 / 2 / 1951 B604 / 2
Up-Helly-Aa festival at Lerwick, Shetlands SP 4/2/1951 B604/2

Replica Viking ship the Hugin, was the star turn at Torquay Regatta in 1949

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