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York Crime Walk

York Crime Walkwww.yorkcrimewalk.co.uk
Walking through the city, engaging with spaces and places associated with crime and justice is a way of seeing and feeling the history of crime, punishment and justice in the present. Walk with us through the city of York as we introduce you to buildings, landmarks, people and places that will connect you in sensory and corporeal ways to the city's history. Find out more at: www.yorkcrimewalk.co.uk
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Episodes

Epilogue

Epilogue by York Crime Walk

May 18, 20181 min

10. York Minster

Here about the four fires which have plagued the York Minster and its Special Constabulary.

May 18, 20186 min

08. St Leonard's Hospital

Hear more about criminal justices troublesome history with mental health and the founding of The Retreat.

May 18, 20185 min

05. Ouse Bridge

Cross Ouse Bridge to hear about the life and death of Margeret Clitherow

May 18, 20185 min

04. York Magistrates Court

Find out more about the York Magistrates Court and its place in British criminal justice.

May 18, 20182 min

03d. Yorkshire Witches

Find out more about the historical cases of so-called 'witchcraft' in Yorkshire.

May 18, 20183 min

03c. Debtor's Prison

Find out more about the life of prisoners and the conditions of York's Debtor's Prison.

May 18, 20184 min

03b. Cliffords Tower

Learn more about the massacre of York's Jewish community in 1190.

May 18, 20184 min

03a. York Crown Court

Find out more about York Crown Court and the historical County Assizes.

May 18, 20183 min

02. St George's Churchyard

Look around St George's Churchyard whilst we tell you the troublesome story of Richard Turpin.

May 18, 20184 min

01. Walmgate Bar

Whilst at Walmgate Bar we discuss the gallows of St Leonards, the unsolved murder of Norma Dale, and some suitably themed pubs.

May 18, 20184 min

Prologue

Walking through the city, engaging with spaces and places associated with crime and justice is a way of seeing and feeling the history of crime, punishment and justice in the present. Join us on a walking tour of the city of York where we will introduce you to buildings, landmarks, people and places that will connect you in sensory and corporeal ways to the city's history.

May 18, 20181 min
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