Event details
Event
Spirit of a Shield Maiden: Viking Stories with Janina Ramirez
Start
8th July 2018
Time
11:00am - 12:00pm
Cost
FREE
Venue
Huntingdon Room, Kings Manor
Phone
01904615505
Address
Huntingdon Room, Kings Manor, University of York, Exhibition Square, York YO1 7EP
Category
Literary Event
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What does it take to become a fearless Viking warrior?
Join children’s author and Viking expert Janina Ramirez for a special free event with JORVIK Viking Centre to celebrate her new children's book Riddle of the Runes. Janina will introduce fearless shield maidens, reveal fascinating facts about the Vikings, and will need your help to solve a mysterious crime.
After the event Janina will be signing copies of her book and you will have the chance to test your Viking mettle with a sword and shield drill activity in the Quad.
All welcome but most suitable for age 7+
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