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Event


Thu 07 May
|Norwegian Study Centre
Vikings and Christians in York and Ryedale
Join us for a fascinating talk on the way in which Vikings and Christians coexisted in the York and Ryedale area.
Time & Location
07 May 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
Norwegian Study Centre, University of, Quantum House, Heslington, York YO10 5BR, UK
About The Event
Join us for a fascinating evening exploring the complex relationships between Vikings and Christians in the York and Ryedale area, with Dr Katherine Cross (YSJ) and Dr Pragya Vohra (UoY).
Drawing on their latest research, Dr Cross and Dr Vohra will delve into how Norse and Christian beliefs coexisted coexisted within the local communities.
Discover how faith, politics, and culture shaped identities during this era. Whether you’re passionate about Viking history or curious about early Christianity in the North, this talk will offer compelling insights into our shared Anglo-Scandinavian heritage.