Hands on History Museum
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Overview
The Hands on History Museum is housed in the Old Grammar School, built in the late 16th century. William Wilberforce studied here and current displays explore the story of Hull and its people, including a fascinating 'Hands On' glimpse into Victorian childhood. The Egyptian Gallery is home to a 2,600 year old mummy and unique replicas of King Tutankhamun's treasures.
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Location
Hands on History Museum, South Church Side, HULL, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU1 1RR
About the area
Yorkshire’s East Riding is the only one left of a trio of ‘ridings’ which existed up until 1974. The North and West are gone, to be replaced by North, South and West Yorkshires.
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