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York's chocolate industry is central to the city's modern history and tourism. However, a critical look at the networks that shaped cocoa trade bring forward conversations about race, exploitation and colonialism.

Anne Lister's York: a Lesbian Icon or Enemy of the Working Class?
Anne Lister has become an important name in York's queer tourism. However the history of Anne Lister, a 19th-century trailblazer, diarist, and LGBTQ+ icon, is strewn with controversy.

Jewish History in York: The Pogrom at Clifford’s Tower
York's Jewish history includes persecution and violence in medieval pogroms. Remembering their resilience, through memorials and walking tours, is important for reconciliation.

Captain Cook: Yorkshire Hero, Global Antihero
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 museums.

Ghost Stories of York and the Haunting of Empire
York is famous for its ghost tours and stories of haunting. Yet, such ghost stories also evoke postcolonial theory and legacies of violence.
