York Women Witches Warriors Ghost Walk Part One
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Duration 1.5 hours
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Professional actor-guide
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Wheelchair accessible
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Public transport nearby
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Suitable for ages 15+
Explore York's captivating history with the Women Witches Warriors Ghost Walk, a unique blend of fiction and fact led by a professional guide.
Included
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Professional actor-guide
Explore York's captivating history with the Women Witches Warriors Ghost Walk, a unique blend of fiction and fact led by a professional guide.
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.
30-32 High Petergate, York YO1 7EH , United Kingdom
End Point
Your tour will conclude outside Crumbs Cupcakery next to York Minster.
10 College St, York YO1 7JF , United Kingdom
What to expect
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.
Minster Yard
By the Roman Column learn what the Ivory Bangle Lady had up her sleeve in 350 CE.
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.
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.
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.
Kings Square
Come face to face with a supposed witch, Jennet Preston, a wise woman, who was executed here in this very city!
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.
Holy Trinity Church
Let Gentleman Jack, Anne Lister, tell you how she fell in love time and time again.
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
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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