Vikings

Scarborough RUFC players celebrate their league title trophy presentation after the home win against Bradford Salem. Photo by Andy Standing

Scarborough RUFC crush Salem 86-7 before picking up title trophy

Tom Harrison in action for Scarborough RUFC Vikings in their win against Barton. Photo by Paul Tait

Scarborough RUFC Vikings see off visitors Barton to make it three wins in a row

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

John Fuller, who recently completed an 84-mile barefoot trek along Hadrian's Wall.

Detectorist seeks landowners interested in uncovering Whitby's history

John Fuller on his Hadrian's Wall hike.

Whitby man completes barefoot 84-mile walk along Hadrian’s Wall

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

Brid Table Tennis. Photo by Tony Wigley

The Vikings see off Crazy Gang 5-4 in Bridlington Table Tennis League

Simon Bekker claimed maximum points for Mad Batters in Division Two.. Photo by Tony Wigley

Roy Hill hat-trick fires Barracudas to win in Bridlington Table Tennis League

Bridlington Table Tennis League action. Photo by Tony Wigley

The Crazy Gang crush Tornadoes 9-0 in Bridlington Table Tennis League

Bridlington Table Tennis League action

Bridlington Table Tennis League Division One leaders Cobras hammer Vikings 9-0

Brid Table Tennis League reports. PHOTOS BY TONY WIGLEY

Leaders Cobras hammer Tornadoes in Bridlington Table Tennis League Division One
Division One leaders Cobras overwhelmed Tornadoes 9-0 in the Bridlington Table Tennis League.
Andy Bloomfield

Roy Hill, left, and Gavin Smithies were the winners of the Wednesday Night Round/robin tournament. PHOTOS BY TONY WIGLEY

Crazy Gang hammer Vikings in Bridlington Table Tennis League first division

Enjoy a great day out at Scarborough Castle

Kids Rule! at Scarborough Castle during May half-term

Watch your speed! Flowerpot characters from a previous festival.

Elvis Presley rumoured to be making appearance at Flamborough Flowerpot Festival

Chris Deegan scored a hat-trick for Cobras as they secured the Bridlington Table Tennis League Division One title.

Cobras secure Bridlington Table Tennis League Division One title

Luda Cronin and Julian James were the winners in the Wednesday Night Round-Robin Tournament. PHOTOS BY TONY WIGLEY

Bridlington Table Tennis League: Cobras go 10 points clear at top of Division 1

Scarborough RUFC start their pre-season with 17-0 loss at Bridlington RUFC

Scarborough RUFC start their pre-season with 17-0 loss at Bridlington RUFC

Scarborough RUFC coach Matty Jones is delighted by turn-out at their first pre-season session

Coach Matty Jones delighted after first Scarborough RUFC pre-season session

Can you see your favourite in this list?

Here’s 27 photos of the best models at the Flamborough Flowerpot Festival

Scarborough Pirates lost their home opener to Goole Vikings.

Scarborough Pirates edged out by Goole Vikings in home league opener

Manager Beth with co-owner Stewart, who are waiting for the final touches to the cafe front to be complete.

IN PICTURES: First look inside Scarborough's brand new Viking Cafe

Scarborough RUFC will be eyeing a win against Selby this weekend

New Aussie signing Nico Zinzan eager to make a big impact at Scarborough RUFC

The programme of events for this year’s JORVIK Viking Festival ncludes a whole host of displays, workshops and crafting leading up to the largest Viking celebration the city has seen for years on Saturday February 18

From Vikings to rhubarb - 8 family-friendly festivals in Yorkshire this year

Flamborough Fire Festival highlights

Take a look at all the best snapshots from the famous Flamborough Fire Festival

The tale of Sigurd and Fafnir is coming to Whitby.

Whitby's Flowergate Hall to host ancient Viking theatre tale

Young Viking warriors Elijah Harris, 8, Keira Harris, 5, and Trystan Harris, 11, from Northampton

The best pictures as scores of 'Vikings' take over Whitby Abbey

High Wolds Poetry Festival director Julian Woodford. Photo submitted

Migration theme set to inspire wordsmiths at this year’s High Wolds Poetry Festi...

Scarborough RUFC scrum-half Alex Rowley, right, is loving life in the first team after moving up from the Vikings

Scrum-half Alex Rowley rises to first-team challenge at Scarborough RUFC
Scarborough RUFC scrum-half Alex Rowley admits that he is relishing the opportunity of playing for the club’s first team, having featured in a handful of games in 2022.
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Scarborough RUFC coach Matty Jones rallies his troops

Matty Jones stays positive despite Scarborough RUFC player exodus

New Year traditions in Yorkshire - including North Sea dip and Viking Festival

Scarborough RUFC

Scarborough RUFC stage special event to mark Yorkshire RFU's 150th anniversary

Visitors to Whitby Abbey earlier this year.

Whitby Abbey set to host Dracula play and Viking invasion

Simon Smith's column

SIMON SMITH: The season has been full of highs and lows

Simon Smith's column

SIMON SMITH: Driffield the best side we have faced this season

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Best ways to see the Vikings for free at the 2020 JORVIK Viking Festival

Luke Brown

Brown confident Scarborough RUFC can turn things around

Adam Lyth in action at North Marine Road

Scarborough Cricket Club to host Roses County Championship clash

Yorkshire Vikings have snapped up West Indian Nicholas Pooran for the 2020 T20 Blast. Picture: Getty Images.

Yorkshire Vikings snap up West Indian star Nicholas Pooran for T20 Blast

Simon Smith

SIMON SMITH: Second-half performance saw us home

Scarborough RUFC's Phil Stewart

BIG INTERVIEW: Phil's focused on Scarborough RUFC progress

Scarborough RUFC have enjoyed a stunning start to life in North One East

Team spirit is the key to our form insists Scarborough RUFC coach Smith

Little Vikings get ready for performance

Luke Brown

Brown bags a brace on Scarboro' debut

Scarborough Valkyries skipper Jess Bray touches down during her sides opening-day success. PICTURE BY ANDY STANDING

Valkyries and Vikings open with victories

Adam Lyth hits out during Yorkshire Vikings' NatWest T20 Blast win over Durham Jets at Headingley on Thursday (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com).

Birmingham Bears v Yorkshire Vikings: Vikings will travel with great confidence ...
STEVE PATTERSON says Yorkshire are determined to improve their away record as they aim to build on a winning start in the T20 Blast.
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Muscle-bound, tattooed, Norwegian-speaking Vikings are the most dateable men

Simon Smith

SIMON SMITH: Guys were guilty of over-playing

Scarborough RUFC

Scarborough RUFC looking for strong start to 2018 at Selby

Kane Williamson in action for Yorkshire

Kiwi Kane snapped by by Yorkshire

Scarborough RUFC round-up

SRUFC: Danesmen destroy Brid but Vikings and Valkyries suffer losses

Yorkshire face an anxious wait on Friday evening

Natwest T20 Blast permutations: What Yorkshire Vikings need to happen to qualify...

Yorkshire Vikings slipped to defeat at Worcestershire on Friday.

As it Happened: Worcestershire v Yorkshire - How Yorkshire slipped to defeat at ...

Yorkshire's Joe Root, the England captain, yesterday visited his former school, Dore Primary in Sheffield (Picture: Scott Merrylees).

Video - Joe Root relishes challenge of aiding Yorkshire's pursuit of one-day glo...

The Scarborough RUFC Vikings get on the ball during their defeat against league leaders Pocklington Panthers at Silver Royd on Saturday

Table-topping Panthers maul Vikings at Silver Royd

Graham Hogg on the charge for Scarborough RUFC in their defeat at Beverley. Pictures by Andy Standing.

Scarborough sink to Beverley defeat at Beaver Park

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