Uncomfortable York

A social enterprise raising awareness about uncomfortable histories in York and questioning the politics of memory.

A branch of
@UnOxProject

[Uncomfortable York @UnYorkProject]

As an organisation, we stand with all the victims of violence in the most recent escalation of the Israel-Palestine conflict. We also support the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, freedom and sovereignty.

[We’re not here anymore – formerly @YorkArchivesUK @YorkArchivesUK]

🚨 Our History of Mental Health Care archives exhibition is now open! 

The exhibition focuses on mental health records held here at Explore York Archives which include the archives of York Corporation and the York Poor Law Union.

It's open from 10am-4pm today only.

[🖍️Stephen Lee Hodgkins🔋 @HodgkinsSL]

Shush, Snip, Rip is an exhibition exploring the histories of Disabled people inspired by collections in the @YorkLibrariesUK Archives.

https://t.co/Q9fNXDkdvP

@disabilityarts @AlfieJFox @lumpybird @BlueberryCE

[Uncomfortable York @UnYorkProject]

Throwback to 3 weeks ago, when we joined the brilliant @HistoryLabPlus ECR conference, to share our work in York (and in other cities with @UnOxProject and @UnCamProject ) with a stellar lineup of scholars and heritage practitioners!

[Sarah Wride @SRWride]

@HistoryLabPlus @WilberforceHull @Herbyshull @BussingOut Anna Hill is now sharing the principles and practice behind the brilliant @UnYorkProject tours: discussion-based, educational, barrier-breaking, promoting critical analysis…
#historylabplus2024

[Uncomfortable York @UnYorkProject]

We're really excited and looking forward to joining this brilliant conference and talk about our practice!

[HistoryLab+ @HistoryLabPlus]

You can now register to attend our 25-26 July conference at @WilberforceHull ...a space for early career #twitterstorians to share knowledge of #c18th+ colonial & labour exploitation, spark collaborations, & find a community.
Our programme?👉https://t.co/Wb82wRb04Z &🧵below...

[Uncomfortable York @UnYorkProject]

There are still tickets available for our York Uncovered tour tomorrow! Join us for a 1.5 hour walking tour around the city to learn about the untold stories of York's past.

https://t.co/n6hYanuJaB

#thingstodoinyork

[@un-oxford.bsky.social @UnOxProject]

📢THIS SATURDAY 8 JUNE: Join us for a special Oxford and Empire Tour in Support of Aid to Palestine!
🔗: https://t.co/xVfr0vf8WM
All proceeds will be donated to the emergency fund of @savechildrenuk, an international aid charity bringing supplies to those suffering in Gaza ⛑️

[Uncomfortable York @UnYorkProject]

Shout out to this fundraising tour organised by our Oxford team this weekend !

[@un-oxford.bsky.social @UnOxProject]

📢THIS SATURDAY 8 JUNE: Join us for a special Oxford and Empire Tour in Support of Aid to Palestine!
🔗: https://t.co/xVfr0vf8WM
All proceeds will be donated to the emergency fund of @savechildrenuk, an international aid charity bringing supplies to those suffering in Gaza ⛑️

[@un-oxford.bsky.social @UnOxProject]

This tour will explore how Oxford University was shaped by the imperial project and how its graduates went on to gain powerful positions in the Empire 🌐
The tour will last 1 hour. We will walk no more than 2km, and finish at the current student protest site run by @OxAct4Pal✊

[Uncomfortable York @UnYorkProject]

🏳️‍🌈 Pride month is almost here! 🏳️‍🌈
We’ve been listed on the @uniofyork Pride Month Events page - and we’re hosting TWO public walking tours: this Saturday 1 June, and at the end of the month of 22 June. Book tickets on our website!
https://t.co/LYXf22E0T6

#pridemonth

[Uncomfortable York @UnYorkProject]

Statement from @UnCamProject @UnOxProject and Uncomfortable York on the Palestine Solidarity Encampments led by University students.

[Uncomfortable York @UnYorkProject]

As we reach the end of April, we're looking back on the #AprilFakesDay campaign launched in collaboration with our sister cities, https://t.co/8eM2UPaAEh, and a number of national museums and organisations around the country. Swipe to see the #FakeNews stories we covered!

[City of York Council @CityofYork]

On Monday 18th March a civic event will be taking place to commemorate the 1190 massacre of York’s Jewish population at Clifford’s Tower.

There are still places available and free tickets can be booked online at https://t.co/PlSNaH5ipQ

[@un-oxford.bsky.social @UnOxProject]

We do tours in England and talk a lot about memorials and monuments, but our co-director @OliviaDurandIRL 's research is all about #Ukraine's history and heritage! Go check her work on Catherine II's statue, which stood in Odesa until December 2022:

https://t.co/RoE3DIkagw

[Uncomfortable York @UnYorkProject]

For #lgbtqiahistorymonth, the University of York is hosting an interdisciplinary roundtable on 28th February called “Doing Queer History in the 2020s.” This free event is open to all and will be led by four historians. Learn more and sign up below! https://t.co/4OJep8LerI

[Uncomfortable York @UnYorkProject]

York Bid will be displaying a beautiful light show on @YorkArtGallery until the 25th! Learn more about this free event - https://t.co/xlpmsqfvNF
(And if you’re in York on the 24th, consider joining our next public tour beforehand!)

[Uncomfortable York @UnYorkProject]

York’s Ice Trail runs on the 3rd and 4th! This year’s theme is “City of Dreams” and is run by Make It York. View a map of this fun, free event below:
https://t.co/5JoMaAzANw

[Uncomfortable York @UnYorkProject]

Thank you @OliviaDurandIRL and Lucy for presenting Uncomfortable Cities and Uncomfortable York at the @ihr_history seminar last week. About 30 people attended physically in London and 100 people watched virtually!

[Uncomfortable York @UnYorkProject]

We’re back! Book a private tour of York with our expert guides for whenever suits your schedule, or join our public tour event next Saturday, 27 Jan at 11am! Register for either here https://t.co/fCUuXGa1Sl

[Uncomfortable York @UnYorkProject]

Today at 5:30, the @ihr_history will be delivering an online seminar on the work of Uncomfortable Cities and Uncomfortable York! Learn more about our company’s history below!
Zoom Registration:
https://t.co/grUALzdLj9
Event description: https://t.co/ffFzT5aDoH

[Uncomfortable York @UnYorkProject]

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[Uncomfortable York @UnYorkProject]

Did you know that the origins of Boxing Day are debated? Some say the name stems from the alms boxes set up in Medieval Christian churches. Others say that it comes from the 17th century, when workers were given a gift and the day after Christmas off.