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Viking Galley Off UK
A newspaper article on the front page of the Launceston newspaper Examiner on 26 July, 1949. The article reports on the voyage of the replica galley ‘Hugin’ from Denmark on its journey to Broadstairs in Kent, England. The Hugin had a…
Viking Runes at the Perth Medieval Fayre
![Viking-Runes-I_PMF-19-March[1].JPG](https://ausmed.arts.uwa.edu.au/files/square_thumbnails/ec237f1072f3ccdbd40d8a14d1a6e2e2.jpg "Viking-Runes-I_PMF-19-March[1].JPG")
Image of person in costume stamping initials into leather using the Viking alphabet, or Fuþark. Runic inscriptions are attested from c. 150 CE and were used by a number of ‘Germanic’ peoples. During the Viking Age (c. 800-1100) the…
Viking Ship
Image of a recreation Viking ship built by Royce Carrig of Perth. The wooden ship was built from plans of an excavated Viking ship, and can usually be found anchored in the Swan River at the 1st Pelican Point Sea Scout Group base in Crawley. It is…
Weapons, Balingup Medieval Carnivale
A photograph of a collection of swords and axes in the combat arena at the Balingup Medieval Carnivale. The weapons are made from wood and are used in combat demonstrations and during the daily parade. The collection features various types of battle…
Wizard Statue, Kryal Castle
An image of a wizard statue inside Kryal Castle near Ballarat in Victoria. The tourist attraction is described as ‘Australia’s unique medieval castle’, Kryal Castle can also be hired for weddings, conferences, functions, and…