Get a sense of history with York museum

Get a sense of history with York museum
A city steeped in history, tourists on a short break in York could be well advised to take a step back in time at the Jorvik Viking Centre.

Located in the heart of York, tourists have the chance to discover what life was like for those living in the ancient Viking city of Jorvik.

Meanwhile, there will be an opportunity to view more than 800 items from the Viking era which were discovered during an excavation in 1979.

Attendants will also be on hand to give talks about Viking weaponry and battle tactics.

And with the museum attracting more than 14 million visitors over the past 21 years, you can be that a trip to the Jorvik Viking Centre will prove a hit with all the family.

Other fantastic tourist attractions in York include the National Railway Museum and the Shambles.

However, any visit to the city would not be complete without taking in the astounding York Minster.

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Back 04.10.2007.