The Vikings Are Coming! Chester's 10th-Century Viking Story.

Part of Talking Chester — a full day of talks, films and Q&As at Chester Picturehouse on Saturday 23rd May.

The arrival of a band of Vikings from Dublin on the Wirral is one of the most overlooked chapters in English history — yet it's said to have played a hand in King Edward of Wessex securing his throne and boosting Chester's importance as a trading centre.

Join Alfarr Bjartrssen and Skarde Bjornson to set the Viking settlements around Chester in their historical context, explore what daily life looked like for a 10th-century Viking, and get up close with replica artefacts from the era.

Chester Picturehouse, Screen 4.

Doors Open: 13pm, seating is unreserved.

Cancellation Policy: Please notify us in advance if you are unable to attend this event. Tickets are limited and could be transferred to another person with notice. Love our Heritage – let’s share it with everyone.

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Host or Publisher Heritage Chester