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When the Vikings first came to Derby, the area went by the name of Northworthy and was an area that was used by the Bishops of Repton and Lichfield as hunting ground.

The Vikings chose to rename the area Derby, which means 'Field of the Deer', and trading was allowed to commence after they opened up the borders. A number of other local place names like Stenson, Thurvaston and and Alvaston also come from the Vikings.

There are a lot of Viking connections with Repton. It was where the King of Vikings, Guthrum, spent a lot of time.

Northworthy came under Viking control as part of Danelaw. Danelaw covered Northern and Eastern England. The Vikings renamed the area Derby - which means 'Field of the Deer' - and borders were opened up for trading.

A collection of Viking artifacts is on display at Derby Museum.

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