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  • Date and time: Saturday 6 June 2026, 12.30pm to 1.10pm
  • Location: In-person only
    Heslington Hall, Campus West, University of York (Map)
  • Admission: Free admission, booking required

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Discover the 'real' story of what happened when Henry VIII and Katherine Howard visited York in 1541.

Join building historian and archaeologist Kate Giles as she shares the discoveries and digital resources of an AHRC-funded project between the University of York and partners Historic Royal Palaces.

Come along and get inspired to explore the progresses for yourself.

Learn more about the AHRC Henry on Tour project.


‘Henry on Tour: The summer progresses of Henry VIII’ is one of a number of events taking place as part of a special edition of YorkTalks. Celebrating University of York’s research at its best, we invite you to explore a dynamic landscape of curated talks, live performances and hands-on activities staged in the historic Heslington Hall and its grounds on the theme Heritage Reframed. 

About the speaker

Professor Kate Giles  is Director of the Centre for the Study of Christianity & Culture and Heritaeg360, research centres based in the Department of History. She is a specialist in building history and archaeology. Henry on Tour: Landscapes, Communities and Performance is an AHRC (Arts and Humanities Research Council) funded project in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces and the University of Newcastle. 

Partners

YorkTalks University of York AHRC Historic Royal Palaces Henry on Tour

Venue details

  • Wheelchair accessible