Norsemen Collection (page 2)

Danish habits (coloured engraving)
972851 Danish habits (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danish habits, from a curious Saxon reliquary in the possession of Thomas Astle Esq)

First Meeting between the Norsemen and the Natives (litho)
3622818 First Meeting between the Norsemen and the Natives (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Meeting between the Norsemen and the Natives)

Count Odo defending Paris against the Normans, 886 (engraving)
3647215 Count Odo defending Paris against the Normans, 886 (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Count Odo defending Paris against the Normans)

Falcon-shaped fibula, Sweden (engraving)
3635895 Falcon-shaped fibula, Sweden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falcon-shaped fibula, Sweden)

Oval brooch for women, Sweden (engraving)
3635890 Oval brooch for women, Sweden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oval brooch for women, Sweden)

Ships of the Northmen (engraving)
3634853 Ships of the Northmen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ships of the Northmen)

Part of a Helmet, Iron Overlaid with Bronze, Representing a Northern Warrior (engraving)
662613 Part of a Helmet, Iron Overlaid with Bronze, Representing a Northern Warrior (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of a Helmet)

"The lads decided to beat a retreat"(engraving)
2809367 " The lads decided to beat a retreat" (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Vikings discover America (colour litho)
2790380 The Vikings discover America (colour litho) by Kyle, James Fergus (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vikings discover America)

Sigmund the Viking (chromolitho)
3621781 Sigmund the Viking (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sigmund the Viking)

Defense of Paris against the Normans (engraving)
655241 Defense of Paris against the Normans (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defense of Paris against the Normans)

Northmen on an expedition (engraving)
3626293 Northmen on an expedition (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Northmen on an expedition)

Ornamental head, Norway (engraving)
3635893 Ornamental head, Norway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ornamental head, Norway)

Quadrangular brooch, silver, Sweden (engraving)
3635891 Quadrangular brooch, silver, Sweden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quadrangular brooch, silver, Sweden)

Belt-buckle of bronze and silver-gilt, found in Norway (engraving)
3635888 Belt-buckle of bronze and silver-gilt, found in Norway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Belt-buckle of bronze and silver-gilt, found in Norway)

Celtic ornament found in Norway (engraving)
3635887 Celtic ornament found in Norway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celtic ornament found in Norway)

King Canute and the waves (engraving)
3647240 King Canute and the waves (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Canute and the waves)

The first Icelandic colonists of America (engraving)
3101623 The first Icelandic colonists of America (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first Icelandic colonists of America)

Viking swords, stirrup and spearhead (details)
XTD75276 Viking swords, stirrup and spearhead (details) by Viking, (8th century); Nationalmuseet, Copenhagen, Denmark; Danish, out of copyright

A Viking Victory
LLM460024 A Viking Victory by Walker, H. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Viking Victory. From The Boys Own Paper.); © Look and Learn

He remained there a long while, and his eyes were filled with tears (engraving)
966026 He remained there a long while, and his eyes were filled with tears (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: He remained there a long while)

Norsemen on the Coast of America (engraving)
663800 Norsemen on the Coast of America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norsemen on the Coast of America)

Norsemen celebrating their Discovery of the New World (engraving)
663849 Norsemen celebrating their Discovery of the New World (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norsemen celebrating their Discovery of the New World)

Dano-Norwegian Fleet of Tenth Century (engraving)
655269 Dano-Norwegian Fleet of Tenth Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dano-Norwegian Fleet of Tenth Century)

Navires Normands (engraving)
5208581 Navires Normands (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Navires Normands. Illustration for Les Chroniqueurs de l Histoire de France by Madame de Witt)

Paris besieged by the Normans, AD 885 (engraving)
966027 Paris besieged by the Normans, AD 885 (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris besieged by the Normans, AD 885)

Replica of Viking ship (b / w photo)
3093179 Replica of Viking ship (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Replica of Viking ship. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Landing of the Norsemen (litho)
3622416 Landing of the Norsemen (litho) by Steeple Davis, J. (1844-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing of the Norsemen)

The French king troubled at the approach of the Northmen (engraving)
3626297 The French king troubled at the approach of the Northmen (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Norman fleet attacking Paris, 885 (engraving)
3647214 The Norman fleet attacking Paris, 885 (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Norman fleet attacking Paris, 885)

Amulet of silver, Sweden (engraving)
3635898 Amulet of silver, Sweden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amulet of silver, Sweden)

A Viking Ship (colour litho)
2801022 A Viking Ship (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Viking Ship. Illustration for A Boys Book of Battleships by Gordon Stables (Blackie)

Viking Ship (b / w photo)
2797709 Viking Ship (b/w photo) by Norwegian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Viking Ship. Illustration for Norge (Mittet & Co, c 1910).); © Look and Learn

Northmen Landing in England (engraving)
727865 Northmen Landing in England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Northmen Landing in England)

Vikings using Charlemagnes cathedral at Aachen as a stable, 882 (litho)
6014713 Vikings using Charlemagnes cathedral at Aachen as a stable, 882 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Norman vessels ascending a river (engraving)
966937 Norman vessels ascending a river (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norman vessels ascending a river)

Norse raid, Netherlands (engraving)
969107 Norse raid, Netherlands (engraving) by Steelink, Willem II (1856-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norse raid, Netherlands)

Danish Warrior (chromolitho)
3099955 Danish Warrior (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danish Warrior. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on the subject of British)

The Manchester Ship Canal, the formal inauguration on 1 January (litho)
1064633 The Manchester Ship Canal, the formal inauguration on 1 January (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manchester Ship Canal)

Guarding the coast, France, 9th century
Sentinels on the Atlantic coast of France keep watch for the Norsemen, who harass the country before eventually settling in Normandie, named for them. Date: early 9th century

On the Lookout for Northmen, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
On the Lookout for Northmen, 1882. Private Collection

A Bard Reciting to Northmen, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
A Bard Reciting to Northmen, 1882. Private Collection

A Viking longboat sails through calm ocean waters to their destinations for trade goods

Fleet Viking Ships Raid Vikings Raiders Longship
A fleet of Viking ships on a raid

Landing Of Northmen. The Northmen, Inhabitants Of Norway And Sweden, Claim To Have Been The Discoverers Of America. From The Book A Brief History Of The United States Published By A. S

A Viking longboat sails to new shores for trading and companionship

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"Norsemen: Fierce Warriors of the North" Embarking on their fearsome Viking longship, a horde of Norse warriors sets sail to conquer new lands. With Olaf I leading the charge, they unleash a devastating raid, striking fear into the hearts of their enemies. In a daring rescue mission, Haakon Haakonson is brought to safety by the brave Birchlegs amidst the chaos of the 1200s. Captured in HOUS2A-00062, an iconic image immortalizes a Viking attack on Paris in 885 AD – a testament to their relentless pursuit for wealth and power. Legends speak of the Wild Hunt of Norsemen, as these formidable seafarers roamed through stormy skies with thunderous might. The Battle of Hastings witnessed an epic clash between Norman invaders and Anglo-Saxon defenders. Among them stood Leif Ericsson, whose discovery of America centuries earlier had paved the way for future explorations across uncharted territories. Deep within Maes-Howe's ancient chambers lies evidence of Norse presence – intricate carvings that tell tales lost in time. The Humber River witnesses countless ships carrying Norsemen seeking fortune and adventure along its shores. But not all victories were won through brute force alone; cunning played its part too. The "Hastings Trick" employed by Vikings during battles proved instrumental in securing triumph against unsuspecting foes. As depicted on vellum from another migration wave, Vikings disembark onto English soil once again – driven by ambition and dreams beyond their homeland's borders. Their indomitable spirit forever etched into history's annals as fearless explorers who left an indelible mark upon civilization.