Discover Henry VII at Micklegate Bar, explore one of the major gateways to the city and experience the 15th and 16th century city of York.
Henry VII was the first Tudor King of England who ruled for twenty-four years after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth.
His early reign was made unstable by Yorkist rebellion and pretenders to the throne but he established one of the most celebrated royal dynasties of the middle-ages and passed his crown to his son Henry VIII.
Find out about his early life as an exile Lancastrian heir to the throne, see the impact on the city of York as it continued to prosper throughout his reign and enjoy interactive experiences exploring life and death in Tudor times.
Children can get involved in our special Tudor camp featuring the gruesome bits Henry’s history provided by ‘Horrible Histories’ author, Terry Deary.
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