York Trailblazers

In this gripping audio play by Bridget Foreman, follow the courageous journey of Annie Coultate, a suffragette who fought tirelessly for women’s right to vote in the early 20th century. […] The post Episode 1 – Annie Coultate: A Suffragette’s Stand (Audio Drama) first appeared on York Civic Trust .

This episode features a conversation with Annie Coulate’s granddaughter, who offers personal insights and family stories about her grandmother’s role in the suffragette movement. She shares unique perspectives on Annie’s […] The post Episode 2 – A fight for suffrage: an interview with an expert first appeared on York Civic Trust .

In this episode, experience an audio play by Bridget Foreman that dramatizes the fierce resistance of the Luddites in early 19th-century York. Discover the struggles of the working class as […] The post Episode 3 – The Luddites: Rebellion in the Loom (Audio Drama) first appeared on York Civic Trust .

Join us for a conversation with a historian specializing in labor movements and industrial revolution history. This expert interview unpacks the real-life struggles that inspired the Luddites’ rebellion, shedding light […] The post Episode 4 – Luddites: An interview with an expert first appeared on York Civic Trust .

Step back into Roman York with an evocative audio play by Bridget Foreman. Set in the bustling city of Eboracum, this play brings to life the experiences of York’s ancient […] The post Episode 5 – Roman York: Voices from Eboracum (Audio Drama) first appeared on York Civic Trust .

In this expert interview, we dive into the archaeological and historical significance of Roman York. Our guest explores the fascinating remnants of Eboracum and what they tell us about York’s […] The post Episode 6 – Roman York: Interview with an Expert first appeared on York Civic Trust .