1
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.
2
Minster Yard
By the Roman Column learn what the Ivory Bangle Lady had up her sleeve in 350 CE.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
Kings Square
Come face to face with a supposed witch, Jennet Preston, a wise woman, who was executed here in this very city!
7
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.
8
Holy Trinity Church
Let Gentleman Jack, Anne Lister, tell you how she fell in love time and time again.
9
The Chapter House
Find York's forgotten artist, Mary Ellen Best, and see where she sat to paint when the day turned to rain.
