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Jan 18, 2022 · A chapter in the history of the London Bridge says it was rebuilt either by Alfred the Great (who appeared in Vikings as the illegitimate son of Judith and Athelstan, and thus was the stepson of King Aethelwulf) or under the Saxon king Æthelred the Unready around 990.
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Feb 28, 2022 · A skaldic tradition tells the destruction of the London Bridge in 1014 by Olaf, who by then was Æthelred’s ally, with the purpose of dividing the Danish forces that held the walled City of London and Southwark.
- Adrienne Tyler
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Aug 24, 2010 · Fact or folklore: the Viking attack on London Bridge. Introduction: One of the most dramatic events in London’s history is the Viking attack, led by Óláfr (or Olaf) Haraldsson on London Bridge. However, as it is not mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, some historians doubt it took place.
Feb 26, 2022 · However, the Battle of Stamford, while occurring on a bridge, is likely not the attack that was used as inspiration for the TV show. The reason being is that Harald Sigurdsson (portrayed by Leo...
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Feb 19, 2013 · Ethelred the Unready's bid to reclaim the English crown in 1014 by pulling down London Bridge is enshrined in the Nordic sagas — because he had help from a future King of Norway. England had been...
Mar 6, 2022 · 'Vikings: Valhalla' Creator Jeb Stuart discusses the real stories behind St. Brice's Day Massacre, the London Bridge siege, the Battle of Kent. Creator Jeb Stuart describes the fun that can happen at the intersection of history and storytelling.
Dec 2, 2019 · 1091 tornado. In a bizarre twist, a replacement wooden bridge built by William the Conqueror was totally destroyed by a tornado on 17 October 1091. Historic UK says the tornado “struck the heart...