Lunchtime lecture with Chris Tuckley of York Archaeological Trust, for the Fearsome Craftsmen exhibition. Attend in person or online.
April 2024 marks 40 years since the JORVIK Viking Centre first opened its doors to visitors. Chris Tuckley, Head of Interpretation and Learning for York Archaeology, looks back at how this unique attraction has been the focus for innovative exhibitions, events, learning opportunities and more, and how its impact has transformed the public understanding of the Viking period.
Chris Tuckley is Head of Interpretation and Learning for JORVIK / York Archaeology, a post he has held since 2011. His role includes developing exhibition content for YA's attractions and for partner venues, overseeing its formal learning programme and informal learning events, and managing its academic and research partnerships. He has worked in the museums sector since 2003, and was awarded a PhD by the Institute for Medieval Studies, University of Leeds, in 2009.
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The North Lincolnshire Museum
Oswald Road, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN15 7BD
01724 297055
Opening times
Mon – Sat , 10am – 4pm
Sun, 1pm – 4pm
Exclusions and safety measures
We have maintained the usual Covid 19 precautions.
There are layouts which encourage social distancing, hand sanitiser is availbe at the entrance and in the vuene.
All staff wear a face covering, and in line with government guideance, customers are enocuraged to wear a face covering in enclosed spaces and where people are, they don't usually meet.
We have extra doors and windows open for ventilation.
There is a one way system in place, but to allow access for visitors who may need to use the lift for mobility issues, or those with very young children in prams, you may have to give way to those customers who will being going against the one way system.
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