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What was Dublin like in Viking times? Dublin was an important bustling port where Vikings came to trade. They got on well with the local people, and many cafes, shops and streets have names that reflect Viking times, for example, Fishamble Street, which was the Vikings’ main street.

Students could be given a selection of pictures of Dublin today and the Viking settlement. Students could work in groups to compile a list of similarities and differences. Once students have gained an understanding of what life was like in the Viking settlement ,they could complete a piece of creative writing, such as a letter from a Viking child to a child of today telling them all about their life.