The Danes in Lancashire and Yorkshire

The Danes in Lancashire and Yorkshire by S. W. Partington is a historical examination of the influence of Danish settlers in northern England particularly focusing on Lancashire and Yorkshire. This study traces the arrival of the Danes during the Viking Age and their impact on the culture language place names and social structures of the region. Partington explores how these Norse invaders who initially arrived as raiders gradually settled in these counties establishing communities that would leave a lasting legacy. The book highlights how Danish cultural and legal practices blended with those of the Anglo-Saxons shaping local customs and governance. Partington meticulously analyzes place names dialect words and historical records to reveal Danish contributions to the regional identity which persists in local traditions and language. He also discusses the Danes' role in agriculture trade and societal structures that helped integrate them into English society over time.