Database: Jorvik

Nestled squarely in the middle of Northumbria was the town of Jorvik – now known as York – the centerpiece of political power in northern England. Called Eboracum by the Romans and Eoforwic by the Saxons, Jorvik was a hub of international trade in the 9th century. Goods from the world over could be found at Coppergate Market, and if you weren't careful, one could as easily lose their purse there.