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Uncomfortable York
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Uncomfortable York runs academic-researched walking tours in the city of York, highlighting histories of race, gender, class and legacies of empire.
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Hello Bluesky! We're Uncomfortable York and we run unique walking tours which highlight our city's diverse past, and discuss the uncomfortable legacies of imperialism, power, and inequality in Britain. Follow us for important discussions & fun facts about York's past!
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Anti-vaccination is one of the most hotbed topics of recent years; but while it may seem like a recent phenomenon, in fact its origins go back hundreds of years. Read our Director Paula Larsson's article on the history of the anti-vax movement below:

www.uncomfortableoxford.com/anti-vaccers...
January 15, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Our reading list for January - check out these articles you may have missed 👀

You can find the full reading list here (with links): docs.google.com/document/d/1...
January 13, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Back in October, York was added to our "Set in Stone" project, which highlights how our collective history is both preserved and remembered in the city’s built environment. Read more about this initiative:

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York Monuments and Memorials
This record collection contains all entries located in York. Monuments and Memorials have been selected because they enable us to talk about complex histories from the city's past and present, connect...
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January 9, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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January 8, 2026 at 2:45 PM
North Yorkshire's connection to British maritime history is embodied through James Cook - a figure as celebrated at home as he is controversial abroad. Read Lucy Haddock-Williams' exploration of his complicated legacy on our blog.

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Captain Cook and Yorkshire | Uncomfortable York
Captain Cook is a name associated with global travel and navigation. This post bridges Captain Cook's heritage in North Yorkshire, Pacific colonial controversies and clashes over Middlesbrough's local...
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January 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Hello Bluesky! We're Uncomfortable York and we run unique walking tours which highlight our city's diverse past, and discuss the uncomfortable legacies of imperialism, power, and inequality in Britain. Follow us for important discussions & fun facts about York's past!
January 5, 2026 at 3:21 PM