THE BATTLE OF YORK!

In 866, York was conquered by Viking forces lead by Ivar and Ubbe Ragnarsson. They attacked the city on All Saints Day, when many of the leaders were in the cathedral. They easily captured York and installed a puppet king named Ecgberht. But in March 867, two rival kings of Northumbria, Ælla and Osberht, united to fight back. They broke through the city's walls and fought a fierce battle with the Vikings. Unfortunately, they were outnumbered and outmatched by the Viking warriors in the narrow streets of York. The battle resulted in a decisive Viking victory and a further loss of Northumbrian territory. The Vikings established their rule over parts of northern England, creating the Danelaw.