Vikings in the Danelaw
History: KS2 National Curriculum, topic 4.3.3
Vikings in the Danelaw
Danelaw
- The Danelaw was part of England controlled by the Vikings.
- The Vikings searched for a better life in England.
- They searched for better farmland and new trade opportunities.
Jorvik
- Jorvik is the old Viking name for York.
- More than 10,000 Vikings lived in Jorvik.
- The Vikings made Jorvik a busy trading town.
- They traded goods like cloth, metals, and food.
Culture
- The Vikings brought their laws and culture to the Danelaw.
- They farmed crops and raised animals.
- They built homes, cooked, made clothes, and crafted tools.
- They enjoyed feasts and celebrations with their families.
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