Sweyn I, King of Denmark sailing up the River Thames
Sweyn I, King of Denmark and Olaf King of Norway invading London. Excited by the success of their subjects and the immense amount of plunder they brought home from England, determined on joining their forces and attacking the island. They fitted out a powerful fleet and sailed up the River Thames
Picture No
10210681
Media ID
47409324
Size
4188px x 5462px
(4.9MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Engraving in Cassell's Illustrated History of England', volume I, page 42
Date
994 A.D


