That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast

A Journey Through Viking York

May 20, 2024 JORVIK Viking Centre
A Journey Through Viking York
That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast
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That JORVIK Viking Thing Podcast
A Journey Through Viking York
May 20, 2024
JORVIK Viking Centre

Join us on a captivating walking tour through the historic streets of York, known in the Viking Age as Jorvik. On this immersive tour, you'll meet Viking chacters who bring the city's 200 years of Viking History to life. Starting at St Helen’s Square, where the Viking invaders first crossed the river Ouse, we'll travel to iconic locations like York Minster, King's Square, and the Ouse Bridge.

Through vivid storytelling and historical insights, you'll explore how the Viking legacy is still present in York's streets, language, and people. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a curious traveler, this tour promises to enlighten and entertain. Tune in, walk with us, and step back in time to Viking Age York.

Please Note: For the best experience, pause the audio at each designated location and resume once you've arrived. Enjoy your journey through Viking history!

Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

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Join us on a captivating walking tour through the historic streets of York, known in the Viking Age as Jorvik. On this immersive tour, you'll meet Viking chacters who bring the city's 200 years of Viking History to life. Starting at St Helen’s Square, where the Viking invaders first crossed the river Ouse, we'll travel to iconic locations like York Minster, King's Square, and the Ouse Bridge.

Through vivid storytelling and historical insights, you'll explore how the Viking legacy is still present in York's streets, language, and people. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a curious traveler, this tour promises to enlighten and entertain. Tune in, walk with us, and step back in time to Viking Age York.

Please Note: For the best experience, pause the audio at each designated location and resume once you've arrived. Enjoy your journey through Viking history!

Listen and enjoy, and please consider leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!

Viking Trail Introduction
Location 1: St. Helen's Square
St. Helen's Square: 867 CE - Jarl Bagsecg of the Great Heathen Army
Location 2: York Minster
York Minster: 921 CE - Gytha Sihtricsdottir, a Norse noblewoman
Location 3: King's Square
King's Square: 954 CE - Gunnlaug the Skald
Location 4: Ouse Bridge
Ouse Bridge: 960 CE - Salbjorg of Halogaland, a visiting trader
Location 5: St. Mary's Bishophill
St. Mary’s Bishophill: 991 CE - Asvaldr, Christian Priest
Location 6: Baile Hill
Baile Hill: 1068 CE - Agfrithr Ormsdottir, a Viking Heiress
Location 7: York Castle
York Castle: 1075 CE - Hugh FitzBaldric, Norman Sheriff of Yorkshire
Location 8: Coppergate
Coppergate: 1080 CE - Ulfketel the Moneyer