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A few hundred years after the Romans left and as Christianity gained a foothold, York suffered a setback when the pagan Eric Bloodaxe invaded. Bloodaxe became King of Norway on the death of his father; he was also made King of Northumbria and he lived in a palace in York. From this point on, York and Northumbria were part of a united Anglo-Saxon kingdom. Before Bloodaxe’s reign, the Vikings had attacked The Holy Island of Lindisfarne. News of the attack reached Alcuin, who was aghast at the atrocity.
This is a remastered enhanced version of a track which appeared on 'Yorkshire Through The Ages'.
lyrics
Bloodaxe (The Last Of The Viking Kings) (Music and Words Tim Hunter)
Bloodaxe, The Last of the Viking Kings,
Bloodaxe, The Last of the Viking Kings
In their Longships the Viking marauders came
Pagan Plunderers bringing nothing but
thunder and pain
Bloodaxe, The Last of the Viking Kings,
Bloodaxe, The Last of the Viking Kings
Bloodaxe attacks!
With Whirlwinds and lightening
The slaughter begins
In 948 Eric Bloodaxe is York’s new king
Bloodaxe,
The Last of the Viking Kings
Bloodaxe,
The Last of the Viking Kings
In his palace in York
Eric ruled with
Gunnhild
To keep the crown many killed
He had many enemies
Eric was ambushed and died,
and he entered Valhalla
Now he’s there with his Axe by his side
Bloodaxe, The Last of the Viking Kings,
Bloodaxe, The Last of the Viking Kings
credits
from Tim Hunter - Eborockem,
released November 15, 2023
Musicians: Tim Hunter: Lead and backing Vocals, Guitars, Synthesiser,
Keyboards, Sequencing, Drums.
Backing Vocals: Sarah Marie Gayle and Ian Wallace
Produced by Tim Hunter and remastered in 2023.
All rights reserved.
This work is registered with the UK Copyright Service:
Registration No: 284734353
'Through his musical albums, Knaresborough composer Tim Hunter helps bring to life the stories and legends of Yorkshire's
rich heritage.' Yorkshire Post 1st May 2020.
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