History City

About History City

History City traces the story of York - possibly the second most important place in England - from the end of the Ice Age to the present day. Presented by Guy Morgan. It's a Soundstagenorth production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Guy Morgan

Category

education · history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Apr 2023

Latest episode

16 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2025

   Episode 17

   History City traces the story of York - possibly the second most important place in England - from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day. Episode 17: James VI&I, York and the Gunpowder Plot In this episode: York has learned to accommodate the stern guidance of the council of the North and endured the repression of its secret Catholics. However, England has grown tired of the ageing and ailing Queen Elizabeth, who hasn’t named her successor. That has left both members of her court – and the well to do around the country – on edge. When, in 1603, King James of Scotland journeys south to take the English throne, York is relieved and optimistic as he passes through. Even the Catholics are hopeful, but their disappointment leads a band of religious radicals to plot the destruction of the entire English elite - and the man set to light the fuse is York born Guy Fawkes. This episode contains mention of torture and execution, which some listeners may find upsetting. Thanks to our guest, Dr Joe Ellis, formerly of York University and now with the National Trust. Guy Fawkes was played Paul Richard Jackson in extracts from The Shadowman, a drama-documentary that Soundstagenorth made back in 1996. The Spirit of York is Alison Willis. This episode of History City was made with the help of the Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past at the University of York, so thanks to Dr Victoria Hoyle and also to Professor Laura Stewart. Further internet rabbit holes to chase down include: BBC Radio 4’s In Our Time on the death of Elizabeth I and succession James: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00n5nqr (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00n5nqr) https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/succession-1625-james-i-to-charles-i (https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/succession-1625-james-i-to-charles-i) https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/voices-of-thunder-radical-women-of-the-17th-century (https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/voices-of-thunder-radical-women-of-the-17th-century) The episode was recorded and produced by Guy Morgan of Soundstagenorth. If you enjoyed the programme, why not write a review on your podcast provider’s site? It helps spread the word. Thanks for listening to History City, and we hope you can join us next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   10 Sept 2025

   Episode 16

   History City traces the story of York - possibly the second most important place in England - from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day. Episode 16: Recusants and martyrs In this episode: As the political and religious pendulum of Tudor England swings wildly back and forth, York – and in particular the Minster -- cannot escape. First a boy king, who is a radical protestant, then his sister – a devout catholic – turn doctrines on their head. Following them, Queen Elizabeth institutes an increasingly repressive regime with York very much in her sights. Anyone who doesn’t toe the line is going to find themselves in deep trouble and, most likely, dead. This episode contains details of torture and execution, which some listeners may find upsetting. Our guests are Doctor Elizabeth Goodwin, senior lecturer in late medieval and early modern history at York St John University and Dr Hannah Thomas, special collections manager at The Bar Convent York, https://barconvent.co.uk/ (https://barconvent.co.uk/) where visitors can see the relic of Margaret Clitherow and items relating to Catholic resistance. For more internet rabbit holes to chase down, why not try: The death of Henry VIII, https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k8vj2p (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k8vj2p) https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/young-elizabeth-i (https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/young-elizabeth-i) https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/spycraft-from-the-elizabethans-to-the-restoration (https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/spycraft-from-the-elizabethans-to-the-restoration) https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/ultimate-tudor-spy-master-robert-cecil (https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/ultimate-tudor-spy-master-robert-cecil) https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/how-to-survive-in-tudor-england (https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/how-to-survive-in-tudor-england) The Spirit of York is Alison Willis. This episode of History City was made with the help of the Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past at the University of York, thanks also to researcher Katie Vernon. The episode was recorded and produced by Guy Morgan of Soundstagenorth. If you enjoyed the programme, why not write a review on your podcast provider’s site? It helps spread the word. Thanks for listening to History City, and we hope you can join us next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   9 Sept 2025

   Episode 15

   History City traces the story of York - possibly the second most important place in England - from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day. Episode 15: Henry VIII, York and the Dissolution of the Monasteries In this episode, conservative and traditionalist York is a patchwork of secular and religious institutions. Priories, Friaries, St Mary’s Abbey and St Leonard’s Hospital take up a large chunk of real estate and provide valuable employment, relief and spiritual salvation. But Henry VIII’s Great Matter – ie wanting a new wife so he can have a male heir – is about to have a devastating impact on the social and physical fabric of the city, as our guest Dr Elizabeth Goodwin, Senior Lecturer in Late Medieval and Early Modern History at York St John University explains…. For more internet rabbit holes to chase down, first stop is the BBC’s dramatization of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall triology: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002473m/wolf-hall (https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002473m/wolf-hall) Not Just the Tudors, as you might expect, has a hat full of podcasts to delve into. For example: https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/wolf-hall-whos-who (https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/wolf-hall-whos-who) https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/cardinal-wolsey (https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/cardinal-wolsey) https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/henry-viiis-conscience-contradictions (https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/henry-viiis-conscience-contradictions) https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/what-did-henry-viii-believe (https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/what-did-henry-viii-believe) https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/dissolution-of-the-monasteries (https://shows.acast.com/not-just-the-tudors/episodes/dissolution-of-the-monasteries) Thanks to our guest, Dr Elizabeth Goodwin, Senior Lecturer in Late Medieval and Early Modern History at York St John University. The Spirit of York is Alison Willis. This episode of History City was made with the help of the Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past at the University of York and thanks also to researcher Katie Vernon. The episode was recorded and produced by Guy Morgan of Soundstagenorth. If you enjoyed the programme, why not write a review on your podcast provider’s site? It helps spread the word. Thanks for listening to History City, and we hope you can join us next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

4. 

   14 Aug 2024

   Episode 14

   History City traces the story of York - possibly the second most important place in England - from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day. Episode 14: Henry VII comes to town In this episode, we hear how the City of York - having publicly backed King Richard III prior to the Battle of Bosworth – has to face up to being on the losing side. The authorities grit their teeth for that awkward moment when the new King Henry VII pays a visit, but they find a cunning way around the embarrassment. And they have to face a threat to the city walls – not from English rebels or warring Scots – but from pigs. Thanks to our guests, Doctor Eliza Hartrich, lecturer in Late Medieval History at the University of York and to archaeologist Barry Crump, also at the University of York. Thanks also to Andrew Isherwood for voicing the quote from the City House Book – York Council’s minutes-record from 1485 – about the city fathers’ sadness at the Death of King Richard III. The Spirit of York is Alison Willis. You can learn more about the period from History Hit’s Gone Medieval podcasts, https://podfollow.com/gone-medieval/view (https://podfollow.com/gone-medieval/view) from the origins of the Tudors, to Richard III. The BBC’s In Our Time also has a podcast on the Wars of The Roses https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00546sp And there's always wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VII_of_England (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VII_of_England) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambert_Simnel (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambert_Simnel) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perkin_Warbeck (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perkin_Warbeck) This episode of History City was made with the help of the Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past at the University of York. So my thanks to Dr Victoria Hoyle and to researcher Katie Vernon. We’re also grateful for the assistance of Brittany Scowcroft at the University of York’s Centre for Medieval Studies. The episode was recorded and produced by Guy Morgan of Soundstagenorth. If you enjoyed the programme, why not write a review on your podcast provider’s site? It helps spread the word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

5. 

   23 Jul 2024

   Episode 13

   History City traces the story of York - possibly the second most important place in England - from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day. Episode 13: York and the Wars of the Roses, a delicate balancing act In this episode, we look at how Yorkshire – and in particular the City of York – became a crucial player in what the Victorians called The Wars of the Roses (thank you Walter Scott). We chart events from the field of the bloodiest battle fought on English soil (possibly),through the musical chairs/game of thrones of the 1470s to the city’s popular nobleman and king who ended up under a car park. Thanks to our guests, Doctor Eliza Hartrich, lecturer in Late Medieval History at the University of York and James Wright of The Yorkshire Museum https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/ Thanks also to Towton Battlefield Society, whose pocket-sized Visitor Information Centre at the Crooked Billet pub clearly explains how the battle unfolded: https://www.towton.org.uk/ Of course we have to include the Richard III Society, who have a positive view of his life and reign. https://richardiii.net/ (https://richardiii.net/) They also give a detailed account of his time in the North and particularly the City of York. https://richardiii.net/richard-iii-his-world/his-life-and-death/the-north/ You can learn more from History Hit’s Gone Medieval podcasts, https://podfollow.com/gone-medieval/view (https://podfollow.com/gone-medieval/view) from the origins of the Tudors, to the Battle of Towton and of course, Richard III. The BBC’s In Our Time also has a podcast on the Wars of The Roses https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00546sp (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00546sp) The Spirit of York is Alison Willis. This episode of History City was made with the help of the Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past at the University of York. So my thanks to Dr Victoria Hoyle and to researcher Katie Vernon. We’re also grateful for the assistance of Brittany Scowcroft at the University of York’s Centre for Medieval Studies. The episode was recorded and produced by Guy Morgan of Soundstagenorth. If you enjoyed the programme, why not write a review on your podcast provider’s site? It helps spread the word. Thanks for listening to History City, and we hope you can join us next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

6. 

   27 May 2024

   Episode 12

   History City traces the story of York - possibly the second most important place in England - from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day. Episode 12: 1400 to 1455 Rebellious bishops, bawdiness and feuding families In this episode, one king (Richard II) is deposed and another takes the throne. Henry IV uses York to display his power with a tournament that attracts attention from all over Europe but he also crushes opponents – as the Archbishop of York finds out to his cost. Meanwhile, there’s a construction boom which completes many of the classic medieval buildings we still see in York today, the Minster, the Shambles and the churches. We hear about the craft guilds and their long lasting contribution to York’s heritage -- the Corpus Christi Mystery Plays – and how they slipped bawdiness and black humour into what were meant to be sacred tales. WARNING! there’s also an account of a divorce case which mentions body parts and the use of unusual expert witnesses…… And we’re introduced to the families whose feuding around York became absorbed into what was later to be called the Wars of the Roses. Thanks to our guests, James Wright of the Yorkshire Museum, www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/ (https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/) and also to Linda Terry and Janice Newton of York Mystery Plays Supporters Trust. You can see more of their work at https://ympst.co.uk/ (https://ympst.co.uk/) and on their YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@ympst (https://www.youtube.com/@ympst). Appropriately, we recorded their interview during rehearsals at All Saints Church, North Street, www.allsaints-northstreet.org.uk (http://www.allsaints-northstreet.org.uk/) which has one of the finest collections of medieval stained glass in England, dating from 1410 to 1440. By the way, the voice of God you heard during rehearsals was supplied by Daniel Wilmot. The Spirit of York is Alison Willis. This episode of History City was made with the help of the Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past at the University of York. So my thanks to Dr Victoria Hoyle and for the invaluable help of researcher Katie Vernon. This show was recorded and produced by Guy Morgan of Soundstagenorth. If you enjoyed the programme, why not write a review on your podcast provider’s site? It helps spread the word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

7. 

   20 Mar 2024

   Episode 11

   History City traces the story of York - possibly the second most important place in England - from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day. Episode 11 The wills of strong women, The Black Death and afterwards In this episode, people were making wills in the 1300s long before the Black Death arrived, but what do they say about them and what they had to leave behind? And as the need to write wills becomes more urgent, what impact does the Black Death have on York? Our guests: Zoe Eames, lecturer in history at York College, and Professor Sarah Rees Jones, whose book; York The Making of a City 1068-1350 is published by Oxford University Press. https://global.oup.com/academic/product/york-9780198201946?cc=gb&lang=en& Other internet rabbit holes to go down are the In Our Time Podcast The Black Death: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00bcqt8 Professor Alice Roberts interviewed on History Extra about disease in the Middle Ages: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/plague-leprosy-murder-unlocking-the-secrets-of/id256580326?i=1000647559979 Gone Medieval’s episode on the Black Death: https://podfollow.com/gone-medieval/episode/e0f34f93269b6b641baffe2a9871e772d64c4d89/view and the one on Geoffrey Chaucer: https://podfollow.com/gone-medieval/episode/7f844759b6819c5c124744e94190efa587b615ed/view and the one on The Hundred Years’ War: https://podfollow.com/gone-medieval/episode/12b1348852f7338b02ca1ede34441451ac720709/view This episode of History City was made with the help of the Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past at the University of York. So thanks to Dr Victoria Hoyle and to researcher George Young. Incidentally, Alex Harvey from the Yorkshire Museum -- our regular contributor on the Post Roman and Anglian periods has published his first book, not about York, but the Isle of Axholme in North Lincolnshire. Here’s a link to the Amazon page https://www.amazon.co.uk/Riddles-Isle-History-Axholme-Normans/dp/1739191641/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2X32JAUZ40VH&keywords=riddles+of+the+isle+by+alex+harvey&qid=1702313655&sprefix=riddles+of+%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-1 The Spirit of York is Alison Willis. This show was recorded and produced by Guy Morgan of Soundstagenorth. If you enjoyed the programme, why not write a review on your podcast provider’s site? It helps spread the word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

8. 

   21 Dec 2023

   Episode 10

   History City traces the story of York - possibly the second most important place in England - from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day. Episode 10 York, Capital of England? In this episode we explore a dark chapter in York’s past, explain how Scotland made York – for one brief moment – the most important place in England, and look towards the thundering hooves of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse as they bear down on the city. Our guest was Professor Sarah Rees Jones, whose book; York The Making of a City 1068-1350 is published by Oxford University Press. https://global.oup.com/academic/product/york-9780198201946?cc=gb&lang=en& (https://global.oup.com/academic/product/york-9780198201946?cc=gb&lang=en&) Other internet rabbit holes to go down are the In Our Time Podcast: The Second Barons’ War https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000vqq3 The Twelfth Century Renaissance: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07z6vzq The Magna Carta: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00k4fg7 The Third Crusade: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00547ls History Hit’s Gone Medieval podcast also has an episode on Magna Carta: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sg5275zsR0NKGsOOdmapa (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6sg5275zsR0NKGsOOdmapa) and on the Origins of Scottish Independence: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dkxleVKAtySzVF5Da3xX3 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dkxleVKAtySzVF5Da3xX3) and Lies that Misled Medieval People: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3aM5c97usMkKinaKg3toHW (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3aM5c97usMkKinaKg3toHW) The brief but rousing clip from Braveheart was used for educational purposes and the rights remain with the holder. However, it has to be said that many historians are somewhat sceptical about the accuracy of Mel Gibson’s Hollywood blockbuster. The closing music was from the album Compline Service with Anthems & Motets by the Choir Of Clare College Cambridge. GAM CD 531 This episode of History City was made with the help of the Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past at the University of York. So thanks to Dr Victoria Hoyle and to researcher George Young. Incidentally, Alex Harvey from the Yorkshire Museum -- our regular contributor on the Post Roman and Anglian periods has published his first book, not about York, but the Isle of Axholme in North Lincolnshire. Here’s a link to the Amazon page https://www.amazon.co.uk/Riddles-Isle-History-Axholme-Normans/dp/1739191641/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2X32JAUZ40VH&keywords=riddles+of+the+isle+by+alex+harvey&qid=1702313655&sprefix=riddles+of+%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-1 The Spirit of York is Alison Willis. This show was recorded and produced by Guy Morgan of Soundstagenorth. If you enjoyed the programme, why not write a review on your podcast provider’s site? It helps spread the word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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   28 Sept 2023

   History City Episode 9

   History City traces the story of York - possibly the second most important place in England - from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day. Episode 9: York in the 1100s - A boom town in times of trouble Guests in this episode are Professor Sarah Rees Jones and Aleksandra McClain, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Archaeology at the University of York. The Spirit of York is embodied by Alison Willis. Sarah Rees Jones’ book York The Making of a City 1068-1350 is published by Oxford University Press: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/york-9780198201946?cc=gb&lang=en& Other internet rabbit holes to go down are: The In Our Time Podcast The Norman Yoke: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b009q7zm Then History Hit’s Gone Medieval strand has several podcasts that cover what was going on in this period: Henry I: https://podfollow.com/gone-medieval/episode/b2ca63c383bc789f6a671b4c8b0d3fdb6774bc68/view (https://podfollow.com/gone-medieval/episode/b2ca63c383bc789f6a671b4c8b0d3fdb6774bc68/view) Castles: https://podfollow.com/gone-medieval/episode/624ee3db45a8163d2c48e366b69e5f9f712227a8/view (https://podfollow.com/gone-medieval/episode/624ee3db45a8163d2c48e366b69e5f9f712227a8/view) The Anarchy and Empress Matilda: https://podfollow.com/gone-medieval/episode/f01e958fbe470c80edafa2c7ee663071165e5dd6/view (https://podfollow.com/gone-medieval/episode/f01e958fbe470c80edafa2c7ee663071165e5dd6/view) This episode of History City was made with the help of the Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past at the University of York. So thanks to IPUP's Director, Dr Victoria Hoyle and to researcher George Young. The show was recorded and produced by Guy Morgan of Soundstagenorth. If you enjoyed the programme, please write a review on the site of your podcast provider and join us next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    20 Sept 2023

    History City Episode 8

    History City traces the story of York - possibly the second most important place in England - from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day. Episode 8: The Harrying of the North – York becomes a battleground Guests in this episode are Professor Sarah Rees Jones and Aleksandra McClain, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Archaeology at the University of York. Symeon of Durham’s words were read by Andrew Isherwood, and those of Orderic Vitalis were voiced by David Newell. The Spirit of York is embodied by Alison Willis. Sarah Rees Jones’ book York The Making of a City 1068-1350 is published by Oxford University Press https://global.oup.com/academic/product/york-9780198201946?cc=gb&lang=en& Another internet rabbit hole to go down is the In Our Time Podcast The Norman Yoke: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b009q7zm This episode of History City was made with the help of the Institute for the Public Understanding of the Past at the University of York. So thanks to IPUP's Director, Dr Victoria Hoyle and to researcher George Young. The show was recorded and produced by Guy Morgan of Soundstagenorth. If you enjoyed the programme, please write a review on the site of your podcast provider and join us next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    11 Sept 2023

    History City Episode 7

    History City traces the story of York - possibly the second most important place in England - from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day. Episode 7: 1066, Family feuds and a forgotten battle Guests in this episode are Professor Sarah Rees Jones, Independent Researcher, Chas Jones and Aleksandra McClain, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Archaeology at the University of York. Chas Jones’ book The Forgotten Battle of 1066: Fulford is available on amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forgotten-Battle-1066-Fulford/dp/0752438107/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MVL4ZKKT5ZLH&keywords=the+forgotten+battle+of+1066+Fulford&qid=1693743280&s=books&sprefix=the+forgotten+battle+of+1066+fulford%2Cstripbooks%2C83&sr=1-1 Sarah Rees Jones’ book, York The Making of a City 1068-1350 is published by Oxford University Press https://global.oup.com/academic/product/york-9780198201946?cc=gb&lang=en& Further internet rabbit holes to chase down include: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-22302298 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-22302298) https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/15991567.dig-finds-confirm-site-battle-fulford/ In Our Time podcasts: The Battle of Stamford Bridge https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011jvlt (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011jvlt) The Norman Yoke: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b009q7zm (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b009q7zm) The Spirit of York is embodied by Alison Willis. This episode was produced and presented by Guy Morgan. It’s a Soundstagenorth production. If you enjoyed the show, please write a review on the site of your podcast provider and join us next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    29 Jun 2023

    History City Episode 6

    History City traces the story of York - possibly the second most important place in England - from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day. Episode 6: Slavery, the king-making archbishop and the end of independent York. Guests in this episode are: Alex Harvey from The Yorkshire Museum and Miranda Schmeiderer and Lucas Norton – hosts of That Jorvik Viking Thing podcast https://www.jorvikthing.com/podcasts/ (https://www.jorvikthing.com/podcasts/) Further internet rabbit holes to chase down include: https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/ (https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/) https://www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/ https://jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk/ Vikings Live at The British Museum from 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuL0Q0tsid4 The Spirit of York is embodied by Alison Willis. This episode was produced and presented by Guy Morgan. It’s a Soundstagenorth production. If you enjoyed the show, please write a review on the site of your podcast provider and join us next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    29 Jun 2023

    History City Episode 5

    History City traces the story of York - possibly the second most important place in England - from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day. Episode 5: The arrival of the Northmen and the discovery of Viking York’s lost street. Guests in this episode are: Alex Harvey from The Yorkshire Museum and Miranda Schmeiderer and Lucas Norton – hosts of That Jorvik Viking Thing podcast https://www.jorvikthing.com/podcasts/ (https://www.jorvikthing.com/podcasts/) And they will be back again for more Norse morsels in the next episode, when Yorkshire becomes part of England and an excavation at a local bank discovers something much more personal than a comb…... Further internet rabbit holes to chase down include: https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/ (https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/) https://www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/ https://jorvikvikingfestival.co.uk/ Vikings Live at The British Museum from 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuL0Q0tsid4 In this podcast: Alcuin of York’s diatribes were voiced by David Newell. The Spirit of York is embodied by Alison Willis. This episode was produced and presented by Guy Morgan. It’s a Soundstagenorth production. If you enjoyed the show, please write a review on the site of your podcast provider and join us next time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    21 Apr 2023

    History City Episode 4

    History City traces the story of York - possibly the second most important place in England - from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day. Episode 4: Eboracum becomes Eoferwic. Christianity and Northumbrian kings. Guests in this episode are: Alex Harvey from The Yorkshire Museum and Dr Ailsa Mainman, author of Anglian York, published by Blackthorn Press (ISBN-10 : ‎1906259526, ISBN-13 ‏: ‎ 978-1906259525) Further internet rabbit holes to chase down: https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/ (https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/) https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/collections/collections-highlights/the-york-helmet/ https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/galleries/sutton-hoo-and-europe (https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/galleries/sutton-hoo-and-europe) Radio 4 In Our Time, Alcuin of York: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000dqy8 The Spirit of York is embodied by Alison Willis. This episode was produced and presented by Guy Morgan. It’s a Soundstagenorth production. Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed the show, please write a review on the site of your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    21 Apr 2023

    History City Episode 3

    History City traces the story of York - possibly the second most important place in England - from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day. Episode 3, Sub Roman York: What happened after the legions left. Guests in this episode are: Alex Harvey from The Yorkshire Museum and Dr Ailsa Mainman, author of Anglian York, published by Blackthorn Press (ISBN-10 : ‎1906259526, ISBN-13 ‏: ‎ 978-1906259525) Further internet rabbit holes to chase down: https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/ (https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/) https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/galleries/sutton-hoo-and-europe The Spirit of York is embodied by Alison Willis. This episode was produced and presented by Guy Morgan. It’s a Soundstagenorth production. Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed the show, please write a review on the site of your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    18 Apr 2023

    History City Episode 2

    History City traces the story of York - possibly the second most important place in England - from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day. In this episode, we meet the Romans as they arrive and establish the city of Eboracum, which dominated Northern Britain and learn how they changed it - and were changed themselves - during the 400 years of occupation. Guests in this episode are Steve Roskams from the University of York’s Archaeology Department https://www.york.ac.uk/archaeology/about-us/ (https://www.york.ac.uk/archaeology/about-us/) and Marcus Minucius Mudenus, known in the 21st Century as Dave Grainger, of Legio VI Victrix. This summer (2023), you can catch up with them at the Eboracum Roman festival, July 8th and 9th, the Petuaria (that’s Brough) Roman festival on July 15th and Malton Roman festival, July 23rd. Here's their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/legiovi/ Further internet rabbit holes to chase down include: https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/ (https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/) https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/exhibition/the-ryedale-hoard-a-roman-mystery/ The Spirit of York is embodied by Alison Willis. This episode was produced and presented by Guy Morgan. It’s a Soundstagenorth production. Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed the show, please write a review on the site of your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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    18 Apr 2023

    History City Episode 1

    History City traces the story of York - possibly the second most important place in England - from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day. In this episode, Steve Roskams of York University's Archaeology department explains how an Ice Age glacial moraine made it possible for humans to settle and then for the Romans to arrive and set up a fortress which would become a city. We are guided by The Spirit of York, embodied by Alison Willis. This episode was produced and presented by Guy Morgan. It’s a Soundstagenorth production. Further history rabbit holes to chase down: https://www.york.ac.uk/archaeology/about-us/ https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/ (https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/) http://www.starcarr.com/index.html https://www.britishmuseum.org/learn/schools/ages-7-11/ancient-britain/classroom-resource-people-iron-age-britain Thanks also to The Durham Ox in Crayke https://thedurhamox.com/ (https://thedurhamox.com/) for the magnificent view from their car park. Thank you for listening and if you enjoyed the show, please write a review on the site of your podcast provider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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