YSTV's first history documentary series showcasing the most fascinating, creepy, and frankly weird aspects of York's history and where you can still see it today. 

If you'd like to make your own show for 'Past to Present' then get in touch at history@ystv.co.uk

Past to Present

James Carr examines the myth of Richard III, and looks at his impact on the city of York

Richard III: Myth of a Monster

Kirsty Rogers asks the question who is Margaret Clitherow and why is there a petition to get a street in York named after her? 

The Pearl of York

Miles Deverson explores the role that York and Fulford played in 1066.

1066: Fear Fratricide and Fire

Joanna Starzynski explores the story of York-born Guy Fawkes and his links to the city: past, present and supernatural.

Guy Fawkes: Man or Icon?

Sam Crowley explores what happened to the City of Sheffield and its inhabitants during and after the collapse of the steel industry, and what it's future may hold.

City of Steel

Steve Perring looks back at the History of York University Student Union (YUSU) on the eve of its 50th birthday. 

"...And Chaos Ensued"

Miles Deverson looks at what the Romans did for York and how their limelight has been stolen by the Vikings.

What the Romans Did for York

Just some of the outtakes from Past to Present, episodes 1 to 7.

This programme contains a fair amount of swearing - well, you wouldn't expect anything less from a History documentary, would you? 

Outtakes

In this episode Lisette Henry explores the life and work of Joseph Rowntree. Many people do not realise that a huge number of the nation’s favourite sweets and chocolate come from York, including the colourful fruit pastilles Rowntree’s are best known for. However, little attention has been paid to Joseph as the great forward-thinker and philanthropist he was, demonstrated by a legacy which still survives 150 years later.

Rowntree's Sweet Success

Stephen Thorne investigates the siege of York, a lengthy battle of the English Civil War.

York and the Civil War

Martha Bailey explores the history of English pubs and pub culture - from medieval to modern times

Past to Present

Past to Present

Videos

Richard III: Myth of a Monster

517 Views

21/09/2011

The Pearl of York

1354 Views

11/01/2012

1066: Fear Fratricide and Fire

500 Views

24/01/2012

Guy Fawkes: Man or Icon?

777 Views

07/02/2012

City of Steel

597 Views

14/03/2012

"...And Chaos Ensued"

10208 Views

31/10/2012

What the Romans Did for York

396 Views

31/12/2012

Outtakes

394 Views

18/02/2013

Rowntree's Sweet Success

1023 Views

27/02/2013

York and the Civil War

348 Views

26/02/2014

One Too Many: A Short History of the English Pub

191 Views

24/06/2016