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http://www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/festival2010-saturday.htm
Saturday is the highlight, starts at 5 pm.
"Bustardthorpe Field, York Racecourse Dramatic reconstructions tell the story of the build-up and aftermath of the
Battle of Woden’s Field in 910AD, which left three Viking kings dead. In York,
Earl Ealdred and his allies prepare for a spectacular funeral, in which the bodies of all three late kings will be placed on board a longship to be sent in flames to Valhalla, the afterlife for Viking heroes. But a menacing force is waiting at the city gates; an army from over the Irish Sea demands the right to enter the arena and to conduct the funeral. Ealdred will never give way, and a bloody battle will surely be the result...
With fire jugglers, warrior skirmishes, special effects and fantastic fireworks, this is the single most ambitious re-enactment event ever attempted in York, and a great evening out for all the family! Hot food and drinks will be available to buy on site; please come dressed for very cold weather and wear suitable footwear.
Disabled parking spaces available. Please mention at the time of booking: 01904 615505"
Friday evening is pretty cool if your into Finn's .
Fit for a King 19.30
York Minster Join King Erik Bloodaxe in the splendid, candlelit surroundings of York Minster for an evening of music and poetry from throughout history. Performers include the renowned verse playwright Peter Oswald with his poem Egil, plus harpist Sarah Dean and two very different choirs: Enkelit are an upper-voice a cappella choir who sing the spine-tinglingly beautiful, atmospheric and mainly contemporary music of Finland; the Ebor Singers, whose inspiration comes from the thriving early music and singing scene that once prevailed in York, will perform choral music from Finland by Rautavaara and a brand new piece by Hilary Campbell. The king is notoriously hard to please; will the event live up to his high expectations?
Saturday is the highlight, starts at 5 pm.
"Bustardthorpe Field, York Racecourse Dramatic reconstructions tell the story of the build-up and aftermath of the
Battle of Woden’s Field in 910AD, which left three Viking kings dead. In York,
Earl Ealdred and his allies prepare for a spectacular funeral, in which the bodies of all three late kings will be placed on board a longship to be sent in flames to Valhalla, the afterlife for Viking heroes. But a menacing force is waiting at the city gates; an army from over the Irish Sea demands the right to enter the arena and to conduct the funeral. Ealdred will never give way, and a bloody battle will surely be the result...
With fire jugglers, warrior skirmishes, special effects and fantastic fireworks, this is the single most ambitious re-enactment event ever attempted in York, and a great evening out for all the family! Hot food and drinks will be available to buy on site; please come dressed for very cold weather and wear suitable footwear.
Disabled parking spaces available. Please mention at the time of booking: 01904 615505"
Friday evening is pretty cool if your into Finn's .
Fit for a King 19.30
York Minster Join King Erik Bloodaxe in the splendid, candlelit surroundings of York Minster for an evening of music and poetry from throughout history. Performers include the renowned verse playwright Peter Oswald with his poem Egil, plus harpist Sarah Dean and two very different choirs: Enkelit are an upper-voice a cappella choir who sing the spine-tinglingly beautiful, atmospheric and mainly contemporary music of Finland; the Ebor Singers, whose inspiration comes from the thriving early music and singing scene that once prevailed in York, will perform choral music from Finland by Rautavaara and a brand new piece by Hilary Campbell. The king is notoriously hard to please; will the event live up to his high expectations?
We prefer the green ones, 'cause they're easier to train, and they get on well with cats.... you have to watch 'em though, because they'll take over if you're not careful 
