Vikings

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A Viking longship like those once used by Norse settlers who travelled to Britain.

Which UK surnames have Viking ancestry? Check if yours is one of them

Think your family came over with the Normans? This fearsome Viking re-enactor is a reminder that many northern surnames trace back to Norse invaders.

30 surnames that could mean you’re descended from Vikings

Lancashire metal dectorist who tried to sell "extremely rare" Viking coins fails in bid to lower jail sentence

Metal detectorist who tried to sell Viking coins fails in jail appeal

Reader's picture - Stunning sunset over Morecambe and the bay by Stephen Taylor. stetaylor52@gmail.com.

Morecambe Bay ‘Sunset Series' talks are back for 2022

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Clitheroe barberJoseph Lanzante is sharing his insights into what a trip to the barbers might look like when lock-down is eased.

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I wouldnt mess with him ... Steven Hobin shows his strength

Viking March roars back in to Rivington as Nordic festival returns

Vikings from the Jorvik centre, York

The Vikings are coming to Preston Flag Market

The Jorvik Viking Centre from York is behind the event

The Vikings are coming - to Preston!

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Muscle-bound, tattooed, Norwegian-speaking Vikings are the most dateable men

Captain Liam Livingstone hit 79 in Lancashire's defeat to Yorkshire

Lancashire lose out to Yorkshire in 50-over classic at Old Trafford

A wedding picture to remember for Sam and Anna Shepherd, whose photo shoot was invaded by Vikings. Credit: Simon Kearsley at Creative Camera

Vikings photobomb wedding shoot at Lancashire beauty spot Rivington Pike

Vikings are set to descend on Heysham this month.

Countdown is on for Heysham Viking Festival

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Fun on the park
Trustees of Garstang's Kepple Lane Park are promising another action-packed family fun day for a third successive year.
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A dirtier, hairier Chipping Norton set

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