Battle of Stanmore
Eric Bloodaxe is defeated during his attempt to capture northern England
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954 in England
Explore 5 historical events and records for England in 954.
Historical records for England in 954
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Birth of Alfege
Birth of Alfege
Capture of Northumberland
The Viking King Eric Bloodaxe is expelled & Northumbria comes under English control
Death of Eadred
Eric Bloodaxe is killed, York is captured & Eadred becomes King of all England
Final Recovery of York
Eadred secured York after the final expulsion of Erik Bloodaxe.
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