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York Trailblazers
by York Civic Trust
Journey through York’s rich and radical history with the York Trailblazers podcast series. Each episode explores iconic historical movements and figures, bringing the past to life with immersive audio plays written by acclaimed playwright Bridget Foreman, paired with expert interviews that dive deep into the significance of these moments in time. From the machine-breaking Luddites, through the thriving Roman period, to the inspiring tale of suffragette Annie Coultate, these stories reveal the bold and trailblazing spirit of York's people through the ages.
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Episode 1 – Annie Coultate: A Suffragette’s Stand (Audio Drama)
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.
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Episode 2 – A fight for suffrage: an interview with an expert
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.
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Episode 3 – The Luddites: Rebellion in the Loom (Audio Drama)
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.
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Episode 4 – Luddites: An interview with an expert
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.
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Episode 5 – Roman York: Voices from Eboracum (Audio Drama)
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.
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Episode 6 – Roman York: Interview with an Expert
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.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Journey through York’s rich and radical history with the York Trailblazers podcast series. Each episode explores iconic historical movements and figures, bringing the past to life with immersive audio plays written by acclaimed playwright Bridget Foreman, paired with expert interviews that dive deep into the significance of these moments in time. From the machine-breaking Luddites, through the thriving Roman period, to the inspiring tale of suffragette Annie Coultate, these stories reveal the bold and trailblazing spirit of York's people through the ages.
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York Civic Trust
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Journey through York’s rich and radical history with the York Trailblazers podcast series. Each episode explores iconic historical movements and figures, bringing the past to life with immersive audio plays written by acclaimed playwright Bridget Foreman, paired with expert interviews that dive...
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