Leeds is celebrating 400 years since the first charter! Being from Leeds, I've covered its history a lot in the past few years. You'll find many Leeds videos on my channel, but here's some of my favourites to start you off. Links below ⬇️

🚨NEW VIDEO!🚨 Marston Moor was the biggest battle of the British Civil Wars and changed the course of history. This story has been told many times, but it was time to put my own spin on it. youtu.be/jlLCiPJdCXI

🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 For four centuries the Border Reivers terrorised the Anglo-Scottish border. Vicious, violent, and very clannish, they were romanticised as daring outlaws in Britain's wild frontier. But who were they really? This is the real story of the Border Reivers. youtu.be/u60oKc9YAjA

Delighted to have spoken at the University of Leeds Tedx Conference today!

Delighted to be speaking at TedX University of Leeds in the coming weeks! I'm part of a lineup of speakers exploring the concept of CONVERGENCE in modern business, tech, and society!

🚨NEW VIDEO!🚨 I'm on a mission to find 10 of the most interesting blue plaques within an hour of the train station - and this time it's Newcastle. Ay pet, my Blue Plaque dash takes me to the home of Cheryl, Greggs, and the birth of the electric lightbulb! youtu.be/8EcThprdIMY

🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 Parlington Arch in Leeds is the only British monument to celebrate the American Revolution. Why was it built? What does it tell us about the complex attitudes of Britons towards the emerging United States? youtu.be/6ueduyFtwiI

My video 77 Squadron: A Raid Too Far has been added to the BFI National Archive! Preserved alongside 400 other online moving image works, the acquisition was enabled by the BFI Screen Heritage Fund, awarding National Lottery funding. Check it out⬇️ replay.bfi.org.uk/collection/458

Hey #Cricket BlueSky! If you don’t know Catherine Warr what are you even doing here? She’s a historian who has videos on a wide range of subjects made with great humour and a commitment to practical effects. If you like this video, get over to her YouTube channel to watch her back catalogue.

We don't think of the United States as a cricketing nation, but there's a surprising 400 year history of the sport. From stool-ball in Plymouth Colony to Civil War ball games, this is the story of the rise and fall of American cricket. youtu.be/3oTqQraIjmA

🚨NEW VIDEO 🚨 There's a surprising number of similarities between traditional fairy folklore and contemporary alien abduction narratives. Are fairies actually aliens? What does this tell us about how we interpret the past and the world around us? youtu.be/0PcOpYHbWDQ

🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 The Green Man is one of the most famous figures in British folklore. But he's a bit of a modern invention. So what's the real story? And what does he tell us about how we interpret the past? Link ⬇️ youtu.be/41mrBYpMZlg

🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 I love small, local museums filled with weird and wonderful objects, and I take a look at Cawthorne Museum, near Barnsley, to explore some of its unique objects - and what they tell us about the past... youtu.be/gA1eY48ZY4o

🚨NEW VIDEO!🚨 In 1643, the Parliamentarians suffered a stunning loss at Seacroft Moor. But where is Seacroft Moor? It's not on any map. Being from Seacroft myself, I thought it was about time that someone does a proper investigation of the battle. youtu.be/k3lTM3clIgA

The next video comes out Friday and is about the Battle of Seacroft Moor in 1643. One of the reasons why this video is important is bc I'm from Seacroft, and historians don't come from Seacroft. I'm probably the only historian to talk about this who is actually from Seacroft.

New video up with @cathwarr.bsky.social - GINTRIFICATION: how gin was transformed from gutter drink to boutique spirit. It's a 300-year romp through one of the most fascinating periods of history. youtu.be/fX54hrJW6VM

🚨NEW VIDEO 🚨 Our latest video explores GINTRIFICATION: how gin was transformed from gutter drink to boutique spirit. It's a 300-year romp through one of the most fascinating periods of history. youtu.be/fX54hrJW6VM

🚨NEW VIDEO! 🚨 I'm on a mad dash across Leeds to find 10 of the most interesting blue plaques in the city centre - but I only have an hour! youtu.be/yJPzr-YFb0c

which reminds me, it is near enough two years ago that @cathwarr.bsky.social and I made a little video on the pre-WW2 Donington Grand Prix, featuring tales of Mr Seaman among other luminaries, and Catherine driving a giant cardboard racing car www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLpp...

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🚨NEW VIDEO! 🚨 I'm on a mad dash across Leeds to find 10 of the most interesting blue plaques in the city centre - but I only have an hour! youtu.be/yJPzr-YFb0c

We will have a new video out on Friday in which @cathwarr.bsky.social charges around Leeds spotting things while I canter after her with a camera. So while you wait, now is a good time to check out our most recent one, link below!

I've done some New Year tidying up, and that means moving my Magical History Tour songs over to Soundcloud. It helps keep the channel focused on videos whilst still keeping the songs available to discover. ⬇️ soundcloud.com/catherine-warr

Last week we released our latest video! It's off to a great start but you know what would be better? If you watched it...

🚨NEW VIDEO!🚨 When was the last battle on British soil? You may be surprised to hear that it was 1940! A German bomber crew was shot down over Kent - but they weren't going to give up without a fight. Link ⬇️ youtu.be/PnFSlyg8dpk

If you enjoy my videos and would like to help me make more in 2026, you can become a patron! I'm self-employed so every £1 really does make a difference in supporting the growth of the channel. Available internationally too! patreon.com/c/catherinewarr

That's it for 2025 on the channel! Thank you for another incredible year - our best one yet, reaching huge milestones of 10k subscribers, 750k channel views, and the highest annual views for the 7th year running! We've got lots of exciting projects planned for 2026 so stay tuned!

2025 has been our best year yet, breaking multiple records and featuring some of our best work! Here's a recap of everything we've made this year. youtu.be/D_C3HTIkaGU

The final song in my Magical History Tour is now live! It's quite a personal song which channels how important my historical stuff has been to me over the years. youtu.be/tQ0bb76Zgew

Last month we released a series of four videos covering the 200 year history of British women in the air. The theme song was Girls Who Loved to Fly. youtu.be/NMvI3p1Oat0

WILL THE REAL SLIM SHELLEY PLEASE STAND UP? youtu.be/BuqsjOh0Mms

Last year we made a short film about a 1930s horse fraudster. Naturally, I wrote a song for it. Up next: KING OF THE RINGERS! youtu.be/Jgd6HbF0Dss

I wrote a song about Robin Hood. It goes: SHERIFF DON'T LIKE IT! ROCK THE FOREST! youtu.be/_CttYc7BFTo

It's 1st December so time to start buying presents! Look - here I am holding my own book! A Yorkshire Year is an almanac of Yorkshire folklore, customs and traditions. There's something to read about every day and it's the most comprehensive collection of its kind. Buy now online!

🎵I was sailing on the Mayflower when I thought I spied some land...🎵 MAYFLOWER, the next song in the Magical History Tour, is now live, telling the story of the 1620 Mayflower crossing and the first Thanksgiving! youtu.be/hDJTUQLdYRc

The Magical History Tour continues with a song about Richard III...one time he could have been champion of the world youtu.be/ybZ9kDlVyZ8

🎶My, my this here William guy Conquered England and brought over Some nice castles and wine🎶 The first song in my Magical History Tour tells the whole story of 1066 and all that (by parodying American Pie). youtu.be/07TmfdQB_Ro

ROLL UP ROLL UP FOR THE MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR! Over the years I've written a number of history-themed song parodies, and this year I finally put them into a show. Horrible Histories meets Weird Al! Let's kick things off with an eponymous title track! youtu.be/DSti2uTq3n0

Earlier this year I began my MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR, a live show of history-themed parody songs. It's like Horrible Histories meets Weird Al. Starting this Friday (28th), I'll be posting one EVERY SINGLE DAY! (This is so you don't get confused as to why songs are suddenly appearing all over your feed)

Earlier this year I began my MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR, a live show of history-themed parody songs I've written over the past few years. It's like Horrible Histories meets Weird Al. Starting next Friday (28th Nov), I'll be posting one EVERY DAY - a whole album of music!

50,000 British men served during the American Civil War but it's only recently that their service has been recognised. British veterans of the Civil War received no official monuments back home - until now. I was invited to a dedication ceremony for two such soldiers. youtu.be/7UmZd1LqWXg

It's coming up to Christmas which means it's time to post about my BOOK! A Yorkshire Year is my almanac of Yorkshire folklore, customs, and traditions, taking you through a whole year of traditions old and new! Available online and in shops!

🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 Earlier this year I attended the unveiling of two new blue plaques to RAF pilots in the village of Cawthorne, Barnsley. I was asked to make a video about how this village commemorates its wartime past. youtu.be/bNpYQbU_Ems

🚨NEW VIDEO!🚨 In the final episode of our EPIC 4-part series covering the entire 200 year history of British women in the air, we finish by covering 1945 up to the present day - the era of fast jets, supersonic speeds, round-the-world flights and SPACE! youtu.be/W4m27ygXVe8

🚨🚨NEW VIDEO 🚨🚨 In Part 3 of our aviation series we cover the thrilling era of interwar aviation - the pioneering female pilots of the 1920s and 30s who broke world records through epic endurance flights (and became media sensations). youtu.be/bA0fJmRevC0

🚨NEW VIDEO🚨 In Part 2 of our 200 year history of British women in the air, we enter the era of powered flight - the world's first airships and aeroplanes - and five pioneering British flying women who have been largely forgotten. youtu.be/zRlsg0OMI8c

On Sat 8th Nov I'll be playing with @cathwarr.bsky.social & Mark Beltane at @knutsfordtheatre.bsky.social Tix - wegottickets.com/event/669239/ If you're within reach, do come!

NEW VIDEO! We start our epic 200-year journey through the history of British women in the air with the very earliest days of flight - the age of hot air balloons and gliders. youtu.be/Rd0ILLtjk84

COMING SOON... It's the biggest, best, and maddest thing we've done yet - in an epic FOUR-PART SERIES, we will explore the 200 year history of British women in the air. Strap yourselves in and welcome aboard Cath airlines!

Returning to the Cath Cinematic Universe... CAPTAIN D. RIGIBLE!