Ellesmere Primary School pupils travelled back in time when their learning journey took them on a residential trip to York.

Wide-eyed Year 3 children spent three full days learning about Vikings, whose invasion of the city was led by Ivar The Boneless in 866, how they lived and the legacy they left.

They learned how to build Viking long ships and siege engines, made some Viking bread and spent time at the famous Jorvik Viking Centre during an action-packed spell.

And when their time was up they left far more peacefully than Eric Bloodaxe, the last Viking King to rule in York who was expelled in 954!

Teacher Jade Wilcox, said: “We took 45 children plus eight Year 6 helpers to York for three days and they had a fantastic time. They enjoyed all the activities and experiencing Jorvik in the time of the Vikings.

“They all behaved brilliantly and were responsible and organised during the entire three days.

“The children were a credit to the school and their parents and we now have lots of new learning that we can apply in our topic lessons.”