Several Viking groups, particularly the Danes and Norwegians, were involved in the invasions of England during the Viking Age, which lasted from the late 8th century to the early 11th century. The initial recorded invasion began with the famous raid on Lindisfarne in 793 AD, marking the start of a series of incursions that would dramatically impact the British Isles. Over the years, the Vikings launched numerous raids along the English coastline, targeting monasteries, towns, and settlements for plunder. Notable leaders such as Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, and later, King Sweyn Forkbeard and his son Cnut the Great, played crucial roles in these invasions. The resulting conflicts led to the establishment of Danelaw, a region of England under Viking control, which saw the introduction of Norse laws and customs. The Viking presence in England had lasting implications on English culture, language, and society, shaping the historical narrative of the region for centuries to come.