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Old 08-10-2014, 07:02 AM  
Cherry7
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Originally Posted by rogueteens View Post



Yes, Vikings did settle in parts of Northern England but in no way did they conquer any of it, it was a peaceful settlement. the Vikings that raided the costal towns raided then left - it was just that , a raid.
I think your problem is that you don't understand the meaning of the word "conquer".


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the Vikings that raided the costal towns raided (and drove off the natives) then

Vikings did settle in parts of Northern England =- conquered

You almost had it....
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