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Scott Taylor guided Goole to a respectable finish in League One last year - and is now ready to lead the club in the Championship. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Taylor reflects on 'successful' first year for Goole ahead of Championship bow

A Viking longship like those once used by Norse settlers who travelled to Britain.placeholder image

Which UK surnames have Viking ancestry? Check if yours is one of them

Think your family came over with the Normans? This fearsome Viking re-enactor is a reminder that many northern surnames trace back to Norse invaders.placeholder image

30 surnames that could mean you’re descended from Vikings

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'I went on the perfect long weekend trip from North Yorkshire'

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5 Easter staycations in Yorkshire as Trump tariffs hit exchange rates

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Two inspiring walks taking in Yorkshire castles feature in a new book

“Most of our events have sold out this year, and we’ve welcomed record crowds to the Eye of York for our Evening Spectacular. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 22nd February 2025.placeholder image

JORVIK Viking Festival gallery: Huge crowds and over 450 Vikings take over York

Goole had to move their home tie to Belle Vue. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Goole chief explains decision to reverse Wakefield tie

Scott Taylor got off to a winning start in the Challenge Cup. (Photo: Goole Vikings)placeholder image

'Really proud day' - Taylor salutes Goole heroes after historic cup success

Guide Mike Young pictured by York Minster York. Now in its 73rd year, The Association of Voluntary Guides to the City of York (AVG) is inviting local residents to experience its guided tours for visitors on its twice daily two-hour tour. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulmeplaceholder image

Rare invitation to become a volunteer tour guide exploring York's city history

Visitors climb the 199 steps in August 1931. (Pic credit: Fox Photos / Getty Images)placeholder image

Whitby: History of Yorkshire coast town that inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula

Brett Ferres has experience of League One from his time at Doncaster. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Ferres explains why Goole provided perfect challenge for season 21

Over 100,000 signatures to support the Living Legends campaign is delivered to 10 Downing Street on Monday 18 November 2024 in London, UK. Photo: Peter Denchplaceholder image

Petition to protect ancient trees handed to Downing Street

Brett Ferres was a regular for England in his prime. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Goole sign former England international to continue eye-catching recruitment

Ex-England back-rower Brett Ferres has become Goole Vikings' latest high-profile signing ahead of their inaugural League 1 campaign.

James O'Brien

Scott Taylor will be in charge of Goole's first professional team. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Goole Vikings unveil big names but community at heart of new professional club

Dan Coultas (Living History Manager). Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardistyplaceholder image

The Yorkshire attraction with adventures and tales of living history

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Sara Davies and family enjoy 2,000 years of English history at Kynren

Goole Vikings play at Victoria Pleasure Grounds. (Photo: Goole Vikings RLFC)placeholder image

Goole Vikings in three-horse race to join League One from 2025

LEADING MAN: Yorkshire Vikings's Shan Masood hits out against the Birmingham Bears during last year's Vitality Blast encounter at Headingley. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Vikings target early momentum to help end long wait for T20 Blast success

HIGH AMBITIONS: Goole Vikings - seen in action in a 28-22 win against Yorkshire Men's Division Four rivals Sherburn Bears back in April - are hoping to secure a place in the expanded League One for the 2025 season. Picture courtesy of Goole Vikings RLFC.placeholder image

Vikings declare bid to make leap to expanded League One for 2025

The York Viking Festival. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 17th February 2024 placeholder image

York Viking Festival: Best pictures from Saturday

Village of the week. The Queens Head pub at Kirkby Malzeard.placeholder image

The Yorkshire village where singer Bing Crosby helped pay for playing fields

Masham village of the week. The Black Sheep Brewery has been making beers in the town since 1992. Photographed by Yorkshire Post photographer Jonathan Gawthorpe. 8th August 2023.placeholder image

Not last orders just yet for the traditional Yorkshire market town of Malham

UPS AND DOWNS: Yorkshire Vikings have followed a six-game winning streak in the T20 Blast with two heavy losses, leaving their hopes of reaching the knockout phase in the balance. Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.complaceholder image

Vikings need to find their groove again in T20 Blast

IN THE HUNT: Yorkshire CCC captain Shan Masood (right) pictured during Tuesday night's T20 Blast defeat at home to Northamptonshire. Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.complaceholder image

Vikings captain reveals points haul target needed to make T20 quarter-finals

YORKSHIRE VIKINGS’ captain Shan Masood remains confident his team can still make the Vitality T20 Blast quarter-finals – despite suffering two successive heavy defeats.

Phil Harrison

Vikings march through York during the Jorvik Viking Festival. (Pic credit: Simon Hulme)placeholder image

History behind Yorkshire’s links with Vikings as Channel 5 show airs

Tim Daniels, senior business lending manager Finance For Enterprise (left), with Steve Moore, managing director, Skippers Pet Products. Picture by Duncan Young.placeholder image

Doncaster-based Finance For Enterprise helps Grimsby pet food firm to scale up

Junior players at Thongsbridge sport the new-look Yorkshire Vikings and Northern Diamonds strips (PictureL Ben Wickett / Yorkshire CCC)placeholder image

Yorkshire and Northern Diamonds launch new strips inspired by local game

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Jorvik Viking Festival 2023: All the best photos from Norse gathering in York

Terry Harvey-Chadwick, Viking Name Bjarni Thorvaldrson taking part in this this year's Viking Festival.placeholder image

The best photographs from the Jorvik Viking Festival 2023 in York

in February, the streets of York will once again be filled with warriors and weavers alike as the city’s Jorvik Viking Festival returns for nine days of Norse-fuelled events, lectures and re-enactments.placeholder image

York to become Viking capital once again

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Ad Feature Snooker’s Cazoo UK Championship tickets selling out

Young Viking warriors Elijah Harris, 8, Keira Harris, 5, and Trystan Harris, 11, from Northamptonplaceholder image

The best pictures as scores of 'Vikings' take over Whitby Abbey

HARRY BROOK: Will captain Yorkshire Vikings as they aim to win the Vitality Blast. Picture: PA Wire.placeholder image

Harry Brook ready for Yorkshire's big day after frustrating summer with England

Yorkshire's Jordan Thompson (right) celebrates taking the wicket of Surrey's Sunil Narine during the Vitality Blast T20 quarter-final at The Oval. Picture: Mike Egerton/PAplaceholder image

Thompson targets more success for Vikings in T20 Blast Finals Day

Yorkshire's Jordan Thompson celebrates victory after the final ball following the Vitality Blast T20 quarter-final match at The Oval. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.placeholder image

Vikings hero Thompson relives dramatic winning T20 over

CHALLENGE: Yorkshire Vikings T20 Blast captain David Willey will not be available to face Surrey on Wednesday night. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Opportunity knocks to step up and lead Vikings to T20 Finals Day

Yorkshire Vikings' captain David Willey. Picture: SWpix.complaceholder image

Leicestershire v Yorkshire: ‘We’re lucky to be through’ admits Willey

Yorkshire Vikings' Adam Lyth. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Yorkshire enjoy their Edgbaston return with T20 triumph

Power Player: Yorkshire Vikings Dawid Malan hits out during his innings of 50 in last night’s rain-reduced defeat by Derbyshire Falcons. Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.complaceholder image

Drakes’ arrival will help to bolster Vikings’ T20 squad

The first day of celebrations saw a host of popular staples for the Festival, including the March to Coppergate, with a column of around 150 Vikings processing through the city from York Minster, passing the living history encampment on Parliament Street and ending outside JORVIK Viking Centre itself.placeholder image

York Viking Festival: City steps back in time as it sees the first Jorvik Games

Top scorer: Yorkshire's Dawid Malan hit 50 and then was promptly out. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Harry Brook reaches milestone but Foxes shock Vikings

Vikings' Harry Brook and Joe Root tap as their partnership takes them to victory. Picture: Tony Johnsonplaceholder image

Yorkshire v Worcestershire: Brook and Root lead Vikings to opening T20 win

Sheffield Eagles' Anthony Thackeray leads the team out at their new home. Pictures: Simon Hulmeplaceholder image

Sheffield Eagles 34 Widnes 24: Welcome home as Eagles celebrate with victory

Eastrington Show near Howden has been going for 130 yearsplaceholder image

Eastrington Show's colourful history includes musical chairs with cars

York has been named amongst 20 most charming medieval destinations in Europeplaceholder image

Yorkshire city named amongst 20 most charming medieval destinations in Europe

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Where did Santa come from? The evolution of Santa Claus

A fair at Yarm High Street from 1954. (Hartlepool Mail).placeholder image

Whether it's the railway, tunnels or bridges - Yarm has quite a story to tell

Yorkshire's Tom Kohler-Cadmore hits out against Birmingham. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Lack of ‘home comforts’ no issue as Yorkshire Vikings target T20 Finals Day

Yorkshire's Jonny Tattersall, right. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Yorkshire clinch place in Royal London Cup quarter-finals

Baz Jones, the artistic director of the York Walls festival on the walls near the Fishergate Postern Towerplaceholder image

How York City Walls Festival is keeping city's history relevant in a modern age

Yorkshire's Will Luxton. Picture: Will Palmer/SWpix.complaceholder image

Youthful Yorkshire suffer in defeat at Taunton

A fragment of 800-year-old Scarborough ware found in a dig ahead of this weekend's Big Dig Pic: Gary Longbottomplaceholder image

Neolithic arrowhead and part of medieval 'face' jug found in Scarborough dig

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