Vikings to invade Tynwald Day

Tuesday, 17 June 2014 00:00

Vikings are setting up camp in St Johns on Tynwald Day.

Gathering at Cooil y Ree, the encampment is one of the attractions on offer as the Island celebrates its national day on July 7th.

It's set to provide visitors and local children with the opportunity to learn about the Vikings' way of life - with period weapons, clothes and food.

President of Tynwald Clare Christian says it's important to show off the Island's Celtic and Viking history:

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