Ipswich Viking group aims to bring history to life

Óðinns Raven Guard aim to bring the history and culture of the Viking era to life.

The group was officially formed in February 2024 when three members of the group took part in a charity walk from Ipswich to York to attend the Jorvik Viking Festival.

Since then the group, based at the Scout Group Headquarters in Stoke Park Drive, has grown and they hold regular training sessions learning about weapons and holding small battles.

The group organise mock battles during their training sessions. (Image: Óðinns Raven Guard) The group has also made attempts at Viking cooking including Viking flat breads and a Viking loaf, as well as drinking teas that the Vikings would have enjoyed. 

Stigandr, a member of the group, said that the group were now available to perform at events. 

The group has organised authentic Viking cooking sessions. (Image: Óðinns Raven Guard) "We do living history and battle demonstrations we teach Viking history and bring it alive; we will always put on a show for the people and are always looking for people to come along and join us.

"We don't run events yet but would like to do a massive event if we could get financial backing one day as we are a small group.

The group learn about Viking weapons. (Image: Óðinns Raven Guard) "We are also looking for a group partner/sponsor to help get equipment for the group we will attend events free if they are for charity, last year was our first year at events after our march to York it was successful and we are hoping for the same this year."

The group are holding a number of living history events over the coming weeks at their Stoke Park Drive headquarters on Sunday evenings from 7pm to 10pm.

These sessions from early March to mid-April will involve a campfire night a shield discussion, character making and group lore and a kit list discussion.