Valhalla – Life and Death in Viking Age Britain

An exciting exhibition that brings together key Viking burial findings, objects that explore everyday life in Britain 1,000 years ago, and explores the latest archaeological research techniques. Visitors to the exhibition will be able to: Discover significant artefacts from excavations in York, including two Viking-age skeletons that were recently unearthed in the city. Learn how remains found in excavations can reveal the way Vikings commemorated and celebrated their dead using pagan boat burials, grave goods and ornately carved headstones. Explore evidence from York and Shropshire, including the burials of a woman and a man and objects that relate to everyday life in Viking-age Britain. Experience a special hands-on children’s area the world where puppetry and play encourages you to find out about Norse myths and sagas.

Suitable for
Family friendly

Source: http://www.culture24.org.uk/wm000021?id=EVENT544375