York Women Witches Warriors Ghost Walk Part One

York, GB

Highlights

  • Step into the shoes of women from across eras
  • Discover the stories of women, witches, and warriors
  • Learn about the fascinating lives of historical figures
  • Explore the picturesque medieval town of York
  • Uncover the forgotten stories of York's women

Meeting Point

Your guide will be waiting for you outside Bennett's Cafe and Bistro on the corner of High Petergate.

Meeting point

30-32 High Petergate, York YO1 7EH , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

Your tour will conclude outside Crumbs Cupcakery next to York Minster.

Meeting point

10 College St, York YO1 7JF , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

York Minster

Beneath the statue of our late Queen Elizabeth II, learn how Celtic Queen Cartimandua came to be known as the people's peacekeeper but how she continued to wage war with her ex-husband long after their divorce.

2

Minster Yard

By the Roman Column learn what the Ivory Bangle Lady had up her sleeve in 350 CE.

3

Barley Hall

With this picturesque medieval townhouse as your backdrop, learn why medieval woman, Lady Isabel German, chose a life of extreme solitude as an anchoress.

4

Grape Ln

Take a walk down what was once York's Red Light District and come face to face with Mary Jane Sutherland, a lady of the night. Hear her story and her plight. Meet one of the first-known feminists, Josephine Butler who fought for the rights of women and their bodies.

5

Low Petergate

Get to know the modern-day businesswomen of this city, Sarah Coggles, and Victoria Bage, and listen to the stories they have to tell.

6

Kings Square

Come face to face with a supposed witch, Jennet Preston, a wise woman, who was executed here in this very city!

7

Shambles

Meet the Pearl of York, York's very own Martyr, Margaret Clitherow at number 35, and find out why she chose to die in the name of her faith.

8

Holy Trinity Church

Let Gentleman Jack, Anne Lister, tell you how she fell in love time and time again.

9

The Chapter House

Find York's forgotten artist, Mary Ellen Best, and see where she sat to paint when the day turned to rain.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What our experts say

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    Start your tour at Bennett's Cafe.
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    Grab a cupcake at Crumbs Cupcakery!
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    Visit York Minster after the tour.
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    Check out local shops on High Petergate.
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    Dress comfortably for walking.

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