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Saxons and Vikings
Description: Books and images for project and them based learning about Saxons and Vikings
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Norman Lord and Lady of the Manor (Large Print)
byThis image shows a Norman Lord to the left of the page and a Norman Lady to the right. They are both facing forward so that all their facial features and limbs can be seen. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top left of the page is the Lord's head. He is wearing a floppy hat which hangs down to the left. Down the page are his fringe and his face, with an ear on either side. Down again, his cloak can be found draped over his shoulders and hanging behind him. He holds his arms out to either side of his body. Under his cloak he wears a long gown, which reaches to his boots at the bottom of the page. At waist level he is wearing a belt with a purse hanging down from it on the left.At the top right of the page is the Lady's head. She is wearing a small cap and down from this her face and ears can be found, with her long hair falling to either side and disappearing behind her back. Down the page she is wearing an ankle-length gown and holds her arms out to either side to show its full sleeves hanging down to calf-length. She wears a knotted cord, which is wrapped twice around her waist. At the bottom of the page are her feet, shod in leather shoes.
Norman Lord and Lady of the Manor (UEB Contracted)
byThis image shows a Norman Lord to the left of the page and a Norman Lady to the right. They are both facing forward so that all their facial features and limbs can be seen. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top left of the page is the Lord's head. He is wearing a floppy hat which hangs down to the left. Down the page are his fringe and his face, with an ear on either side. Down again, his cloak can be found draped over his shoulders and hanging behind him. He holds his arms out to either side of his body. Under his cloak he wears a long gown, which reaches to his boots at the bottom of the page. At waist level he is wearing a belt with a purse hanging down from it on the left.At the top right of the page is the Lady's head. She is wearing a small cap and down from this her face and ears can be found, with her long hair falling to either side and disappearing behind her back. Down the page she is wearing an ankle-length gown and holds her arms out to either side to show its full sleeves hanging down to calf-length. She wears a knotted cord, which is wrapped twice around her waist. At the bottom of the page are her feet, shod in leather shoes.
Norman Lord and Lady of the Manor (UEB Uncontracted)
byThis image shows a Norman Lord to the left of the page and a Norman Lady to the right. They are both facing forward so that all their facial features and limbs can be seen. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. At the top left of the page is the Lord's head. He is wearing a floppy hat which hangs down to the left. Down the page are his fringe and his face, with an ear on either side. Down again, his cloak can be found draped over his shoulders and hanging behind him. He holds his arms out to either side of his body. Under his cloak he wears a long gown, which reaches to his boots at the bottom of the page. At waist level he is wearing a belt with a purse hanging down from it on the left.At the top right of the page is the Lady's head. She is wearing a small cap and down from this her face and ears can be found, with her long hair falling to either side and disappearing behind her back. Down the page she is wearing an ankle-length gown and holds her arms out to either side to show its full sleeves hanging down to calf-length. She wears a knotted cord, which is wrapped twice around her waist. At the bottom of the page are her feet, shod in leather shoes.
Norman weapons (Large Print)
byThis page has three images on it: a bow and arrow on the left, a flail at the bottom centre and a crossbow on the right. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The string of the bow is held under tension at the far left of the page. Halfway down the length of the string, the end of the arrow can be found with its fletchings (feathers), which stabilize its flight. The arrow extends to the right, passing over the handle of the bow and ending in a sharp pointed head. When the string is released, it throws the arrow forward with great force; it can travel for a distance of more than a kilometre. At the bottom centre of the page is a deadly flail. At the top of the image there is a loop with a chain hanging down from it. At the other end of the chain is a heavy metal spiked ball, at the bottom of the page. The handle of the flail is to the right of this and is used to swing the ball. It was a fearsome weapon that could pierce body armour but was not much favoured, as the sword was held in such high esteem.On the right of the page is a crossbow facing towards the top of the page. It is a small bow fixed to a stock (handle) and has a trigger (this cannot be seen in the diagram) that when pulled, releases the string and throws the bolt (small arrow) forward. The head of the bolt is at the top of the image and further down the bow extends to each side. Its taut string is fixed to each end and held in the middle of the stock, down from the fletchings (feathers) of the bolt. At the bottom of the page is the stock of the crossbow.
Norman weapons (UEB Contracted)
byThis page has three images on it: a bow and arrow on the left, a flail at the bottom centre and a crossbow on the right. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The string of the bow is held under tension at the far left of the page. Halfway down the length of the string, the end of the arrow can be found with its fletchings (feathers), which stabilize its flight. The arrow extends to the right, passing over the handle of the bow and ending in a sharp pointed head. When the string is released, it throws the arrow forward with great force; it can travel for a distance of more than a kilometre. At the bottom centre of the page is a deadly flail. At the top of the image there is a loop with a chain hanging down from it. At the other end of the chain is a heavy metal spiked ball, at the bottom of the page. The handle of the flail is to the right of this and is used to swing the ball. It was a fearsome weapon that could pierce body armour but was not much favoured, as the sword was held in such high esteem.On the right of the page is a crossbow facing towards the top of the page. It is a small bow fixed to a stock (handle) and has a trigger (this cannot be seen in the diagram) that when pulled, releases the string and throws the bolt (small arrow) forward. The head of the bolt is at the top of the image and further down the bow extends to each side. Its taut string is fixed to each end and held in the middle of the stock, down from the fletchings (feathers) of the bolt. At the bottom of the page is the stock of the crossbow.
Norman weapons (UEB Uncontracted)
byThis page has three images on it: a bow and arrow on the left, a flail at the bottom centre and a crossbow on the right. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The string of the bow is held under tension at the far left of the page. Halfway down the length of the string, the end of the arrow can be found with its fletchings (feathers), which stabilize its flight. The arrow extends to the right, passing over the handle of the bow and ending in a sharp pointed head. When the string is released, it throws the arrow forward with great force; it can travel for a distance of more than a kilometre. At the bottom centre of the page is a deadly flail. At the top of the image there is a loop with a chain hanging down from it. At the other end of the chain is a heavy metal spiked ball, at the bottom of the page. The handle of the flail is to the right of this and is used to swing the ball. It was a fearsome weapon that could pierce body armour but was not much favoured, as the sword was held in such high esteem.On the right of the page is a crossbow facing towards the top of the page. It is a small bow fixed to a stock (handle) and has a trigger (this cannot be seen in the diagram) that when pulled, releases the string and throws the bolt (small arrow) forward. The head of the bolt is at the top of the image and further down the bow extends to each side. Its taut string is fixed to each end and held in the middle of the stock, down from the fletchings (feathers) of the bolt. At the bottom of the page is the stock of the crossbow.
Norse gods Thor and Odin (Large Print)
byThis image shows Thor on the left and Odin on the right of the page. They are facing forwards so both arms and legs can be found. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Thor's head is in the top left of the page. He has eyes of lightning and a red beard. He has a strong upper body with large muscles. He is wearing a tunic which goes down to his knees. Around his waist he has a special belt called Megingjord. He has a magical hammer in his hand to the left called Mjollnir which has lightning flashes coming from it. On his legs he has woollen leggings with leather straps wrapped around. He is wearing leather shoes. Odin's head is in the top right of the page. He has a horned helmet on his head. Odin only has one eye which is fiery and a long beard. He is wearing a long cloak which covers his shoulders at the front and hangs down behind him. He has a long spear in his hand to the right which is called Gungunir. On his hand to the left he is wearing a ring which is called Draupnir. He is wearing big boots which have laces running down them.
Norse gods Thor and Odin (UEB Contracted)
byThis image shows Thor on the left and Odin on the right of the page. They are facing forwards so both arms and legs can be found. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Thor's head is in the top left of the page. He has eyes of lightning and a red beard. He has a strong upper body with large muscles. He is wearing a tunic which goes down to his knees. Around his waist he has a special belt called Megingjord. He has a magical hammer in his hand to the left called Mjollnir which has lightning flashes coming from it. On his legs he has woollen leggings with leather straps wrapped around. He is wearing leather shoes. Odin's head is in the top right of the page. He has a horned helmet on his head. Odin only has one eye which is fiery and a long beard. He is wearing a long cloak which covers his shoulders at the front and hangs down behind him. He has a long spear in his hand to the right which is called Gungunir. On his hand to the left he is wearing a ring which is called Draupnir. He is wearing big boots which have laces running down them.
Norse gods Thor and Odin (UEB Uncontracted)
byThis image shows Thor on the left and Odin on the right of the page. They are facing forwards so both arms and legs can be found. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. Thor's head is in the top left of the page. He has eyes of lightning and a red beard. He has a strong upper body with large muscles. He is wearing a tunic which goes down to his knees. Around his waist he has a special belt called Megingjord. He has a magical hammer in his hand to the left called Mjollnir which has lightning flashes coming from it. On his legs he has woollen leggings with leather straps wrapped around. He is wearing leather shoes. Odin's head is in the top right of the page. He has a horned helmet on his head. Odin only has one eye which is fiery and a long beard. He is wearing a long cloak which covers his shoulders at the front and hangs down behind him. He has a long spear in his hand to the right which is called Gungunir. On his hand to the left he is wearing a ring which is called Draupnir. He is wearing big boots which have laces running down them.
Side view of a Norman catapult (Large Print)
byThis diagram shows a Norman catapult from the side, so that only two of its four wheels are visible. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The catapult is firing a projectile (a large rock) from the catapult arm. The catapult, the projectile and the direction of fire have been labelled. In the left centre of the page is the released retraction rope attached to a cup on the arm of the catapult. Slightly up from this is a projectile that is being released and is flying up and to the right. The arm extends to the right where it rotates around a pivot on the base. The arm continues further to the right where there is a counterweight basket hanging down the page from it. To the right of the basket there is an arrow pointing downward, showing its direction of travel. At the bottom of the page is the catapult's base with a wheel at the right and left.
Side view of a Norman catapult(UEB Contracted)
byThis diagram shows a Norman catapult from the side, so that only two of its four wheels are visible. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The catapult is firing a projectile (a large rock) from the catapult arm. The catapult, the projectile and the direction of fire have been labelled. In the left centre of the page is the released retraction rope attached to a cup on the arm of the catapult. Slightly up from this is a projectile that is being released and is flying up and to the right. The arm extends to the right where it rotates around a pivot on the base. The arm continues further to the right where there is a counterweight basket hanging down the page from it. To the right of the basket there is an arrow pointing downward, showing its direction of travel. At the bottom of the page is the catapult's base with a wheel at the right and left.
Side view of a Norman catapult (UEB Uncontracted)
byThis diagram shows a Norman catapult from the side, so that only two of its four wheels are visible. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The catapult is firing a projectile (a large rock) from the catapult arm. The catapult, the projectile and the direction of fire have been labelled. In the left centre of the page is the released retraction rope attached to a cup on the arm of the catapult. Slightly up from this is a projectile that is being released and is flying up and to the right. The arm extends to the right where it rotates around a pivot on the base. The arm continues further to the right where there is a counterweight basket hanging down the page from it. To the right of the basket there is an arrow pointing downward, showing its direction of travel. At the bottom of the page is the catapult's base with a wheel at the right and left.
Viking armament (Large Print)
byThis page shows four images, an axe on the left, a helmet in the top, a shield in the bottom and a sword on the right of the page. These pictures are not to scale. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up.The axe blade is at the top and the handle to the bottom of the page. At the bottom of the handle there is a grip. The sharp edge of the blade faces to the right.The helmet protects the upper half of the face. There is a vertical and a horizontal strip on the upper part of the helmet to strengthen it. There are curved strips above the holes where the warrior would look out. These would strengthen this part and protect his eyes. The strips are held onto the main part of the helmet with rivets.The shield has a simple design of circles in its centre. Its main structure is composed of three vertical pieces of wood surrounded by a bronze strip of metal that runs all around the edge.The sword blade points down the page. At the upper end of the blade there is a wide thin piece of metal, this is the finger guard. Up the page from it is the handle grip.
Viking armament (UEB Contracted)
byThis page shows four images, an axe on the left, a helmet in the top, a shield in the bottom and a sword on the right of the page. These pictures are not to scale. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up.The axe blade is at the top and the handle to the bottom of the page. At the bottom of the handle there is a grip. The sharp edge of the blade faces to the right.The helmet protects the upper half of the face. There is a vertical and a horizontal strip on the upper part of the helmet to strengthen it. There are curved strips above the holes where the warrior would look out. These would strengthen this part and protect his eyes. The strips are held onto the main part of the helmet with rivets.The shield has a simple design of circles in its centre. Its main structure is composed of three vertical pieces of wood surrounded by a bronze strip of metal that runs all around the edge.The sword blade points down the page. At the upper end of the blade there is a wide thin piece of metal, this is the finger guard. Up the page from it is the handle grip.
Viking armament (UEB Uncontracted)
byThis page shows four images, an axe on the left, a helmet in the top, a shield in the bottom and a sword on the right of the page. These pictures are not to scale. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up.The axe blade is at the top and the handle to the bottom of the page. At the bottom of the handle there is a grip. The sharp edge of the blade faces to the right.The helmet protects the upper half of the face. There is a vertical and a horizontal strip on the upper part of the helmet to strengthen it. There are curved strips above the holes where the warrior would look out. These would strengthen this part and protect his eyes. The strips are held onto the main part of the helmet with rivets.The shield has a simple design of circles in its centre. Its main structure is composed of three vertical pieces of wood surrounded by a bronze strip of metal that runs all around the edge.The sword blade points down the page. At the upper end of the blade there is a wide thin piece of metal, this is the finger guard. Up the page from it is the handle grip.
Viking artefacts (Large Print)
byThis page shows six artifacts in two rows of three. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. A brooch is in the top left of the page. Each arm, or lobe has a repeat of the same pattern which faces in to the centre.An arm ring is in the top centre of the page. This is near circular with a small gap at the top. The ring has decorative wire wound around it in a continuous spiral.A comb is in the top right of the page. There is a thick handle at the top with many teeth pointing down the page. The handle has small round bronze rivets which hold the comb together.A coin is in the bottom left of the page. It has a stylized image of a raven in the centre and ancient Norse lettering around the edge.A pin brooch is in the bottom centre of the page. The top half of the image is ring shaped with a break in the bottom section. The pin part is attached to the top of the ring where there is one of the thistle decorations.A pin is on the right of the page. It is actually paddle shaped. The pointed end is at the bottom of the page. A hole is in the middle of the paddle part of the pin. This part is decorated with light carvings.
Viking artefacts (UEB Contracted)
byThis page shows six artifacts in two rows of three. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. A brooch is in the top left of the page. Each arm, or lobe has a repeat of the same pattern which faces in to the centre.An arm ring is in the top centre of the page. This is near circular with a small gap at the top. The ring has decorative wire wound around it in a continuous spiral.A comb is in the top right of the page. There is a thick handle at the top with many teeth pointing down the page. The handle has small round bronze rivets which hold the comb together.A coin is in the bottom left of the page. It has a stylized image of a raven in the centre and ancient Norse lettering around the edge.A pin brooch is in the bottom centre of the page. The top half of the image is ring shaped with a break in the bottom section. The pin part is attached to the top of the ring where there is one of the thistle decorations.A pin is on the right of the page. It is actually paddle shaped. The pointed end is at the bottom of the page. A hole is in the middle of the paddle part of the pin. This part is decorated with light carvings.
Viking artefacts (UEB Uncontracted)
byThis page shows six artifacts in two rows of three. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. A brooch is in the top left of the page. Each arm, or lobe has a repeat of the same pattern which faces in to the centre.An arm ring is in the top centre of the page. This is near circular with a small gap at the top. The ring has decorative wire wound around it in a continuous spiral.A comb is in the top right of the page. There is a thick handle at the top with many teeth pointing down the page. The handle has small round bronze rivets which hold the comb together.A coin is in the bottom left of the page. It has a stylized image of a raven in the centre and ancient Norse lettering around the edge.A pin brooch is in the bottom centre of the page. The top half of the image is ring shaped with a break in the bottom section. The pin part is attached to the top of the ring where there is one of the thistle decorations.A pin is on the right of the page. It is actually paddle shaped. The pointed end is at the bottom of the page. A hole is in the middle of the paddle part of the pin. This part is decorated with light carvings.
Viking house (Large Print)
byThis image shows a Viking house in the centre of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The house has a large thatched roof which comes to a point at the top. There is a large doorway in the centre of the house and the walls are made of wattle and daub. On the right of the page there is a pile of logs which will be burnt for cooking and warmth.
Viking house (UEB Contracted)
byThis image shows a Viking house in the centre of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The house has a large thatched roof which comes to a point at the top. There is a large doorway in the centre of the house and the walls are made of wattle and daub. On the right of the page there is a pile of logs which will be burnt for cooking and warmth.
Viking house (UEB Uncontracted)
byThis image shows a Viking house in the centre of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up. The house has a large thatched roof which comes to a point at the top. There is a large doorway in the centre of the house and the walls are made of wattle and daub. On the right of the page there is a pile of logs which will be burnt for cooking and warmth.
Viking king and warrior (Large Print)
byThis image shows a king on the left and warrior on the right of the page. They are seen from the front so both eyes, arms and legs can be found. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up.The king's head is in the top left of the page. The top half of his head is covered by a helmet. A small piece extends down to protect his nose. The king wears a big cloak which covers his shoulders and hangs down his back to his ankles. It is fastened by a brooch near his neck. The king wears a short chainmail vest which has short sleeves. Underneath this is a woolen top which is longer and has long sleeves. He has a wide leather belt around his waist which has a sword in a sheath hanging down on the right. On his legs he has woolen leggings with leather straps wrapped around. He has small leather shoes on. His hand on the left cannot be found as it is holding a large round shield. His hand to the right holds a spear.The warrior's head is in the top right of the page. On his head he has a leather cap strengthened with metal strips. The warrior wears a leather jacket with a leather belt around his waist which has a small sword in a sheath hanging down on the right. Under the jacket he wears a woolen top which can be found as it goes down to his thighs. On his legs he has woolen leggings with leather straps wrapped around. He has leather shoes on. His hand on the left cannot be found as it is holding a round shield. His hand to the right holds an axe.
Viking king and warrior (UEB Contracted)
byThis image shows a king on the left and warrior on the right of the page. They are seen from the front so both eyes, arms and legs can be found. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up.The king's head is in the top left of the page. The top half of his head is covered by a helmet. A small piece extends down to protect his nose. The king wears a big cloak which covers his shoulders and hangs down his back to his ankles. It is fastened by a brooch near his neck. The king wears a short chainmail vest which has short sleeves. Underneath this is a woolen top which is longer and has long sleeves. He has a wide leather belt around his waist which has a sword in a sheath hanging down on the right. On his legs he has woolen leggings with leather straps wrapped around. He has small leather shoes on. His hand on the left cannot be found as it is holding a large round shield. His hand to the right holds a spear.The warrior's head is in the top right of the page. On his head he has a leather cap strengthened with metal strips. The warrior wears a leather jacket with a leather belt around his waist which has a small sword in a sheath hanging down on the right. Under the jacket he wears a woolen top which can be found as it goes down to his thighs. On his legs he has woolen leggings with leather straps wrapped around. He has leather shoes on. His hand on the left cannot be found as it is holding a round shield. His hand to the right holds an axe.
Viking king and warrior (UEB Uncontracted)
byThis image shows a king on the left and warrior on the right of the page. They are seen from the front so both eyes, arms and legs can be found. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up.The king's head is in the top left of the page. The top half of his head is covered by a helmet. A small piece extends down to protect his nose. The king wears a big cloak which covers his shoulders and hangs down his back to his ankles. It is fastened by a brooch near his neck. The king wears a short chainmail vest which has short sleeves. Underneath this is a woolen top which is longer and has long sleeves. He has a wide leather belt around his waist which has a sword in a sheath hanging down on the right. On his legs he has woolen leggings with leather straps wrapped around. He has small leather shoes on. His hand on the left cannot be found as it is holding a large round shield. His hand to the right holds a spear.The warrior's head is in the top right of the page. On his head he has a leather cap strengthened with metal strips. The warrior wears a leather jacket with a leather belt around his waist which has a small sword in a sheath hanging down on the right. Under the jacket he wears a woolen top which can be found as it goes down to his thighs. On his legs he has woolen leggings with leather straps wrapped around. He has leather shoes on. His hand on the left cannot be found as it is holding a round shield. His hand to the right holds an axe.
Viking longship, 900AD (Large Print)
byThis image shows a side view of a longship with the stern on the left and the bow on the right of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the right way up.The longship is a long thin boat with a large single sail. The mast starts in the centre at the top of the page and runs down leading to the cross boom with a square sail hanging down to the deck. The mast is supported by two ropes attached to the stern and one attached forwards to the bow. At the stern of the ship there is a steering oar going down into the water. To the right of the mast is the bow or front of the ship. At the very front of the boat is the dragon's head.