Kids get to grips with life 1,400 years ago

PORTALS to the past . . . Keira Bryan, Bodvar Bjarki the Viking, Abdullah Hussain, Colin Taylor and Phoebe Pritchard

'HORRIBLE Histories' stars turned out to a Springhead school for a day of Viking antics.

Year 4 pupils at Knowsley Junior School in Stoneleigh Road dressed as Vikings and took part in a day of activities.

Portals to the Past, a team of educators, archaeologists and stars of the BBS production 'Horrible Histories,' led the workshop.

Culture

Pupils heard an introductory talk on Viking life and culture, took part in a quiz and learned about home life and artefacts dating back to the late eighth century.

They also played Viking board games, watched a demonstration of weapons and armour and took part in Viking spear wrestling.