# Event Details

- **Event Name**: St Olave Lecture - First Kings : Forged by Vikings in England and Norway
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 07:15 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Adrian Waddingham CBE  explores the turbulent years of 850 to 954, when the first kings of England and Norway emerged.About this EventCompline by Candlelight at St Olave Hart Street (5.30pm-5.50pm) - free to attend - followed by St Olave Lecture (6.00pm-7.15pm) : First Kings : Forged by Vikings in England and Norway by Adrian Waddingham CBE. Tickets £5 which includes a glass of wine.Please join us for Compline by Candlelight followed by this special St Olave Lecture in conjunction with the Ward of Cheap Club, exploring the exploring the turbulent years of 850 to 954, when amidst shifting allegiances and warfare the first kings of England and Norway emerged.Adrian Waddingham CBE speaks about his new book 'First Kings' published this year by The History Press:"Forget 1066 – the making of England began centuries earlier.After decades of devastating raids, Viking armies first overwintered in England in 850. In doing so, they opened a century of conflict and reaching ambition. In Norway, Harald Fairhair rose from a regional chieftain to become its first king, while in England Alfred the Great preserved Wessex from conquest and laid the foundations for unity. His successors extended that vision, leading to the creation of a single English kingdom after the meeting of kings at Eamont Bridge in 927. Meanwhile, the struggle for Norway’s throne erupted among Harald’s heirs, with Eric Bloodaxe briefly claiming the Crown before being overthrown by his younger brother, Håkon. Upon fleeing to Britain, Eric was allowed the York throne by King Edred. After his violent death in 954, there would be no more kings in York.This turbulent century saw kings rise and fall; it saw rivalry, betrayal and open conflict. Out of the chaos of shifting allegiances and warfare, England and Norway began to take shape as the forebears of the countries we know today.In First Kings, join R.A.J. Waddingham on an action-packed, page-turning adventure through the age of the Vikings."  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c8f73730-1b7e-11f1-8d71-3969b732b709-rimg-w523-h740-dc194873-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/st-olave-lecture-first-kings-forged-by-vikings-in-england-and-norway/100001984141284995
- **Event Categories**: Meetups, trips-adventures
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 5, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: London
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: St Olave's Church, Hart Street
- **lat**: 51.5109216
- **long**: -0.079445
- **full address**: St Olave's Church, Hart Street, 8 Hart Street, London, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is St Olave Lecture - First Kings : Forged by Vikings in England and Norway being held?
  - **A:** St Olave Lecture - First Kings : Forged by Vikings in England and Norway takes place on Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 07:15 pm at St Olave's Church, Hart Street, 8 Hart Street, London, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing St Olave Lecture - First Kings : Forged by Vikings in England and Norway?
  - **A:** St Olave Lecture - First Kings : Forged by Vikings in England and Norway is organized by St Olave Hart Street.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** St Olave Lecture - First Kings : Forged by Vikings in England and Norway is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If St Olave Lecture - First Kings : Forged by Vikings in England and Norway sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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