This Week I chat to Penny-Jane Swift from Shaftesbury abbey in Dorset.

We discuss the history of the Abbey, who built it, who knocked it down and chat about some interesting historical visitors, including one very famous Viking.

We then share some breads and cake that are my take on Alfreds burnt cakes, discuss the story and whether it was stolen from the Vikings.

Find out whether Penny could survive a Viking age diet, and what food she'd miss the most, on this episode of Will I Vike It?

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For Viking age & Halfling recipes and ideas check out my 'Eat Like A Viking!' & 'Eat Like A Halfling!' cookbooks or visit my website www.saxonforager.co.uk

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