The river waters have flowed through the ancient City of York for millenia and another death from drowning is far from unusual.
Author: The Polite Tourist
A ChocBox Death
If the tales from the annals of Victorian crime pique your curious mind but an evening walk through the shadowy streets of York is not possible - fret ye not!
Buried Hopes? Perfect!
Unsurprisingly, our erstwhile sleuth and storyteller Lady Brigante has been known to while away many an hour in a local graveyard.
Unfortunate Son!
On this day in the year 1739, a notorious felon by the batismal name of Richard Turpin from the County of Essex went to the gallows at York Tyburn attired in a smart new frock coat and shoes.
The Polite Tourist
The Polite Tourist offers true crime walks through Victorian history. Through York, Scarboro' and beyond.
Walmgate Awake!
Although now much changed, Paver Lane in the Walmgate area of York enjoyed a notorious reputation throughout the Victorian era as an array of rather colourful characters jostled for space!
Mayhem in Micklegate
Hear the Lady Brigante one THURSDAY EVENING and learn of the tales of the flighty wife and the quiet couple.
From York? Walk Awhile!
The Polite Tourist Celebrates York Residents' Festival 2023!
Adieu Yule Ghosts?
As the minutes creep by on the close of another year - we now leave those Ghosts of Christmas Past to their rest.
Wilful Murder You Cry?
Wilful Murder? Why, is there any other kind of murder I hear you cry!