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The Polite Tourist True Crime Walks

Name: The Polite Tourist True Crime Walks
Address: King's Square, York, YO18BH, GB
Telephone: +447485216628
Price range: $$
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True Crime Walks Through Victorian History. Through the Unquiet Streets of York, Scarboro' and Beyond. A True Crime Walk Like No Other.
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Our Founder and Professional Dead Botherer for Hire - Tee Bylo A TRUE CRIME WALK LIKE NO OTHER. The Polite Tourist offers true crime walks through Victorian history. Through York, Scarboro', Leeds and beyond. As dusk beckons, and as The Polite Tourist peels back the long shadows which lurk just out of view – find yourself spirited back to the cruel streets and darkened passageways of a Victorian w

orld and to a place where death was ever present. And as you walk along the old, unquiet streets and through the dark and crooked labyrinths to a Victorian yesteryear of death and despair, crime, disorder, murder and mayhem – the long forgotten tales of those folk who once claimed these streets as their own will be revealed. Innovative, meticulously researched and inspired by true crime stories from the Victorian era – our walks are designed to offer an informative and unique experience with a professional and spirited storyteller. Our coterie of storytellers includes the Lady Brigante – a sleuth of infamy, wanderer of unquiet graveyards and the bête noire of the long forgotten dead. For all of the whispers from the archives and unquiet graveyards of a celebrated seeker of the dead – sign up to ‘The Brigante Chronicles’ and step inside a twilight world rife with mysterious happenstance and feats of every egregious kind.

11/11/2024

Armistice Day. We Will Remember Them.

"The living owe it to those who can no longer speak to tell their stories for them." ~ Czeslaw Milosz

04/11/2024

* EXCITING NEWS from The York BID *

Experience Ghosts in the Gardens like never before!

Explore York Museum Gardens after dark and discover 45 ghostly sculptures inspired by York’s past, illuminated with dramatic lighting, smoke, and sound.

Uncover the history behind the ghosts at six storytelling areas, featuring York’s top storytellers sharing both classic and new tales.

Ticket prices are £7.50 per adult and £1 per child (0-15 years).

Up to 5 children per adult. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Last entry 8.30 pm.

This is an outdoor event, so do come prepared for all weathers!

The gardens will be lit and the pathways are wheelchair accessible.

In St Olave’s churchyard the ground is rough and there are some narrow pathways.

Interested?
Book your tickets via the York Museums Trust https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/ghosts-after-dark/

P.S. The Lady Brigante will patiently await your kind attention in The Hideaway!

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01/11/2024

"Ghost haunt not just to scare, but to remind us of the strength we possess to overcome." ~ Anon

Alas, a walk through the old, unquiet streets in a quest to awaken the most notorious of the dead who once lay claim to the City of YORK with The Polite Tourist one evening - is now no more.

Recollect, however that although the ghosts which haunt the darkest recesses of an ancient city are now silent - the tales of those ordinary folk once lost to history will continue to patiently await the curious.

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30/10/2024

"Kind words can short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." ~ Mother Teresa

Dear Mr. Barrett, fellow sleuth of York Family History Society - much appreciation for penning such heartfelt words, thank YOU!

Yrs in Darkness,
Lady B

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28/10/2024

With the old gas lamps of cast iron, and elaborate keystones faithfully guarding the entrance door to the former County Hospital of YORK - the visitor is beckoned through the huge panelled door under the female gaze of an intriguing sculpture and the promise that beyond the threshold - the promise of an unquiet building huddled with secrets awaits.

Curious Much?

THE NIGHT FALLS FAST. The Box Office Awaits!
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/politetourist/517957

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26/10/2024

Tucked away and hidden to to the curious by overgrown lawn and rambling weeds in an obscure spot within York's iconic Garden of Death, lies the resting place of a spirited woman destined to share her fate within the annals of the long-forgotten.

Until now!

And, as The Polite Tourist gently walks with you through the dark, unquiet streets of the City of YORK and to a yesteryear with the tales of death and despair – the fate of this grave occupant will surely be revealed.

THE NIGHT FALLS FAST. To the Box Office?
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/politetourist/517957

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24/10/2024

YOUR STORYTELLER:

The Lady Brigante loves nothing more than shocking unsuspecting folk with the tale that she was abandoned at birth by gypsies and raised en famille with kindly mice in the crypt of an old church.

Alas! The truth is altogether more unremarkable for although blessed with an illustrious and extensive lineage – Lady B was in truth raised in genteel affluence in the ancient City of York.

Described as the bête noire of the long forgotten dearly departed – the Lady B is a sleuth of infamy, wanderer of unquiet graveyards and much more besides.

And as the veil grows ever delicate 'twixt the living and the dead throughout the long month of OCTOBER and as she takes to the unquiet streets of YORK once more - she and her raven headed cane will heed our call in the search of our long-forgotten dead.

🎟 Tickets Await the Curious!

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22/10/2024

* EXCITING NEWS from The York BID *

Experience Ghosts in the Gardens like never before!

Explore York Museum Gardens after dark and discover 45 ghostly sculptures inspired by York’s past, illuminated with dramatic lighting, smoke, and sound.

Uncover the history behind the ghosts at six storytelling areas, featuring York’s top storytellers sharing both classic and new tales.

Ticket prices are £7.50 per adult and £1 per child (0-15 years).

Up to 5 children per adult. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Last entry 8.30 pm.

This is an outdoor event, so do come prepared for all weathers!

The gardens will be lit and the pathways are wheelchair accessible.

In St Olave’s churchyard the ground is rough and there are some narrow pathways.

Interested?

Book your tickets via the York Museums Trust https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/ghosts-after-dark/

P.S. The Lady Brigante will patiently await your kind attention in The Hideaway!

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20/10/2024

In the early days of the month of May in the year 1908, a housemaid summoned to the City of YORK to proffer evidence at the inquest of a young governess would find that she had much to say - and how sensational it would prove to be!

The Polite Tourist presents THE NIGHT FALLS FAST. A True Crime Walk in YORK.

Walk awhile. From 7pm.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/politetourist/517957

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18/10/2024

As the shadows of Halloween beckon, The Polite Tourist presents an EVENING walk in YORK – THE NIGHT FALLS FAST.

Throughout the final week of October to the long night of All Hallows Eve and the celebration of The Day of the Dead – The Polite Tourist will take to the old, unquiet streets in a quest to awaken the most notorious of the dead who once lay claim to the City of YORK.

And as the veil between the living and the dead grows ever thin – The Polite Tourist will be peeling back the shadows which haunt the darkest recesses of an ancient city’s history.

For those of a curious and hardy temper – why not immerse yourself in a long forgotten world for an evening with The Polite Tourist as your walking companion?

And as they gently guide you through the dark and crooked labyrinths to a yesteryear of death and despair, crime, disorder, murder and mayhem – the tales of the illustrious, the miscreants, artists, misfits and those ordinary folk will be revealed.

And ALL lost to history – until now!

YOU walk. WE talk. From SATURDAY OCTOBER 26 to FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1 2024 from 7pm.

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16/10/2024

One mad March evening in the year 1953, a young soldier determined to enjoy his evening away from the rigours of barracks duty would make his way to a popular inn in the City of YORK for a pint or several.

However, by the dawn of the following morning - his life would never be the same again.

No dramatics. No make-believe. Just truth.

THE NIGHT FALLS FAST. Walk awhile...
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/politetourist/517957

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14/10/2024

Although our Company Founder The Dead Sleuth unearthed the tragedy revealed with this death certificate many moons ago - the heart wrenching fate of a young mother one July evening in YORK remains just as bewildering.

However, The Polite Tourist has only the dying WEEK of OCTOBER 2024 from SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER to FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1 by which to share the story of Mrs. C.

We walk at 7pm.

THE NIGHT FALLS FAST. Our Box Office awaits.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/politetourist/517957

12/10/2024

The history of the iconic Fairfax House has long woven an immense shadow over the area of Castlegate in the City of YORK.

Once an exclusive club, dance hall and popular picture house and if the walls of this elegant red-bricked Georgian building could chatter - they would have much to share with those whose curiosity yearns to be satiated.

And, with those lingering shadows poised to be gently peeled away to reveal the untold tale of one November afternoon in the year 1957 - why not walk awhile with The Polite Tourist one October EVENING in YORK as they present THE NIGHT FALLS FAST.

A ticket awaits an eager ear!

📸 York Civic Trust

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10/10/2024

As the shadows of Halloween beckon, The Polite Tourist presents an EVENING walk in YORK – THE NIGHT FALLS FAST.

Throughout the final week of October to the long night of All Hallows Eve and the celebration of The Day of the Dead – The Polite Tourist will take to the old, unquiet streets in a quest to awaken the most notorious of the dead who once lay claim to the City of YORK.

And as the veil between the living and the dead grows ever thin – The Polite Tourist will be peeling back the shadows which haunt the darkest recesses of an ancient city’s history.

For those of a curious and hardy temper – why not immerse yourself in a long forgotten world for an evening with The Polite Tourist as your walking companion?

And as they gently guide you through the dark and crooked labyrinths to a yesteryear of death and despair, crime, disorder, murder and mayhem – the tales of the illustrious, the miscreants, artists, misfits and those ordinary folk will be revealed.

And ALL lost to history – until now!

To the Box Office?
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/politetourist/517957

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08/10/2024

During the Easter celebrations in the year 1908 - a young woman made her way from her home in the North Riding to the City of York.

That she had journeyed alone and at the behest of a talented surgeon would only add to the mysterious circumstances of her early death.

However, for the curious among us - 'tis fortunate therefore that this fascinating tale of intrigue and disgrace now awaits the telling.

And as the veil 'twixt the living and the the dead grows ever thinner - you can make the acquaintance of this stranger throughout the final week of October in the year 2024 here in YORK from 7pm as we present THE NIGHT FALLS FAST.

Curious much?

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07/10/2024

* EXCITING NEWS from The York BID *

Experience Ghosts in the Gardens like never before!

Explore York Museum Gardens after dark and discover 45 ghostly sculptures inspired by York’s past, illuminated with dramatic lighting, smoke, and sound.

Uncover the history behind the ghosts at six storytelling areas, featuring York’s top storytellers sharing both classic and new tales.

Ticket prices are £7.50 per adult and £1 per child (0-15 years).
Up to 5 children per adult. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Last entry 8.30 pm.

This is an outdoor event, so do come prepared for all weathers!

The gardens will be lit and the pathways are wheelchair accessible.

In St Olave’s churchyard the ground is rough and there are some narrow pathways.

Interested?

Book your tickets via the York Museums Trust https://www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk/ghosts-after-dark/

P.S. The Lady Brigante will patiently await your kind attention in The Hideaway!

🔍

03/10/2024

Whisper has it that with the approach of the month of NOVEMBER - yet another missive of mayhem and mystery will find its way to the notice of those of a curious bent.

And, If you have yet to sign up to the ramblings and other such nonsense from the quill of a celebrated seeker of the dead - fret ye not for there is but a small window of time.

Why not wind your way to politetourist.com and satisfy your macabre mind?

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30/09/2024

As we bid a welcome to the month of October and with the promise of November - The Polite Tourist presents a SATURDAY EVENING walk in SCARBOROUGH - Sleepless in Scarboro'.

Why not walk awhile with The Polite Tourist as they peel back the long shadows which lurk just out of view in the seaside town of SCARBOROUGH?

Find yourself spirited back to the cruel streets and darkened passageways of a Victorian world and to a place where death was ever present.

And as you walk along the old, unquiet streets and through the dark and crooked labyrinths to a yesteryear of death and despair, crime, disorder, murder and mayhem – the long forgotten tales of those folk who once claimed these streets as their own will be revealed.

Curious Much?

WE walk SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2 2024 and SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30 2024 from 7pm.

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Address

King's Square
York
YO18BH

Opening Hours

Saturday	7pm - 9pm
Sunday	7pm - 9pm

Telephone

+447485216628

Website

https://politetourist.com/, https://linktr.ee/PoliteTourist, https://www.tickettailor.com/events/politetourist

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