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Viking Boot
Vikings wore soft leather shoes and boots.
This particular boot is more than 1000 years old and was found in Coney Street, York.
It's rare for organic materials like leather to last for so long.
You can even see the toggle fastening - click on the image for a better look.
Highlights
If you would like to suggest a theme for the History of York, let us know.
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Barker Tower
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