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	York - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		York is a city in northern England, at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss.
		Paulinus of York brought Christianity to the region in the early 7th century with the conversion of King Edwin of Northumbria and the first Minster is believed to have been built in 627, although the location of the early Minster is a matter of dispute.
		York is an ancient borough, and was one of the boroughs reformed by the Municipal Corporations Act 1835 to form a municipal borough.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/York (2707 words)

	Informat.io on York
		York lies within the Vale of York, and is generally said to be a fairly flat area of land with an unusual amount of green space.
		York is also a major venue for horse racing at York Racecourse in the Knavesmire area, and every year, thousands flock to the city for the Ebor Handicap Meeting in August.
		The York area is served by a local newspaper, The Press (known as the Evening Press until April 2006) and two local radio stations Minster FM and BBC Radio York.
	www.informat.io /?title=York (1942 words)

	GENUKI: Acomb
		"ACOMB, a parish in the liberty of St. Peter's; 2 miles W. of York.
		The church is an ancient small structure, and being seated on a dry and elevated situation, a number of families choose it for their place of sepulchre.
		"DRINGHOUSES, in the parishes of Acomb, York St Mary Bishophill the Elder, and York Holy Trinity Micklegate, liberty of St. Peter's; 1.5 miles SSW.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/YKS/ARY/Acomb/index.html (474 words)

	City of York Council follow -up inspection - December 2004 - Report by the Benefit Fraud Inspectorate
		City of York Council had reached an agreement with the Government to achieve 12 key performance indicators across a range of services in 2004/05, of which 5 were chosen as local targets.
		City of York Council told us that it had recently asked its Benefits IT supplier to find out whether it was possible to obtain detailed performance information from its Benefits IT system, but at the time of our on site inspection in June 2004, this issue was still outstanding.
		City of York Council had procedures for dealing with changes to regulations and procedures contained in the Department’s circulars and for ensuring that changes were reflected in local procedures.
	www.bfi.gov.uk /reports/2004/bfi/york/findings/2_strategic.asp (12004 words)

	GENUKI: Acomb Parish information from National Gazetteer 1868.
		The living is a vicarage in the diocese of York, value £109, in the patronage of E. Barlow, Esq.
		It is a peculiar which formerly belonged to the treasurer of the Cathedral Church of York, and was surrendered with the rectory to the crown in 1547.
		"DRINGHOUSES, a township in the parishes of York Holy Trinity Micklegate, York St Mary Bishophill the Elder, and Acomb, York Ainsty, in the county of York, 1 mile S.E. of York.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/YKS/ARY/Acomb/Acomb68.html (356 words)

	Modern York: The City after 1939 \| British History Online
		The increase in the city's population to 105,000 in 1951 (fn.
		Among the most notable changes within the city walls were the erection of modern flats in the Walmgate slum clearance area, and the development of the Hungate area, the slums of which had been cleared before 1939.
		The structure of the city's economy changed little after 1939, and in 1959 confectionery manufacture and the railway works were still the leading industries.
	www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=36368 (1331 words)

	Acomb Grange- York History Page
		Century, Viking incursions led to the establishment of a Viking Kingdom with York as its capital, and in its heyday York was one of the cultural jewels of the Viking civilisation.
		The growth in importance of the City was accelerated when it was used by the Emperor Severus as his base for his campaigns in the North in the early second century AD and became the de facto capital of the Roman Empire for a period of some years.
		At a time when the King was weak and the City was strong, the City of York gathered unto itself many powers that were quasi independent of the crown, such as the right to raise an army in arms, to levy taxes, and to appoint its own Sheriff.
	www.acombgrange.co.uk /york.htm (3479 words)

	York CVS - Voluntary Voice (July-August 1999) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		York CVS is an independent voluntary organisation funded by grants from City of York Council and a variety of other sources.
		York Playspace, who promote play for children within the City of York through open access summer playschemes, are running their annual Playschemes, with music, drama and imaginative play, Monday - Friday, from 26 July - 27 August.
		York Peace Centre, which provides a focal point for information, education and action on peace, social justice, the environment and sustainable living, is seeking new Trustees.
	www.yorkcvs.org.uk /pubdocs/vv0799.htm (4572 words)

	York Liberal Democrats (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Cllr Christian Vassie (City of York Council's Energy Champion) said "The installation of the solar panels shows the ecoDepot is now well on the way to completion.
		It is hugely encouraging that, after two and a half years' work, York will soon have an iconic building to demonstrate the Council's commitment to tackling climate change.
		City of York Council is proposing to use a multi-million pound government grant to replace the city's Joseph Rowntree School with a brand new secondary school.
	www.yorklibdems.org.uk (652 words)

	York surrounds History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Acomb - Acomb derives from the Anglo Saxon Akum which means oaks, um being an Anglo-Saxon plural.
		There are two Acombs in the north, near Hexham and near York.
		Drinhouses is a souther subburb of York which has a Scandinavian name meaning the houses of the Drengs.
	www.thenortheast.fsnet.co.uk /YorkSurrounds.htm (426 words)

	The City of York (Electoral Changes) Order 2001
		- (1) The ordinary elections of all councillors of the city of York shall be held simultaneously on the ordinary day of election of non-metropolitan district councillors in 2003[6] and every fourth year after 2003.
		The areas of the new city and parish wards are demarcated on the map described in article 1(3).
		Prints of the map may be inspected at all reasonable times at the offices of York City Council and at the offices of the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, 2nd Floor, Ashdown House, 123 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6DE.
	www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si2001/20013362.htm (1314 words)

	York news - York sport news and information from The Press newspaper in York - yorkpress.co.uk
		YORK City's recently-appointed commercial director Rob McGill has one main priority in his new role - to ensure his grandchildren and future generations of supporters continue to have a club to support.
		AFTER Yorkshire had earlier virtually made certain of avoiding relegation, it was opponents Durham who yesterday attempted their own Houdini act on the third day of the final Championship match of the season at Headingley.
		PILOT Theatre and York Theatre Royal are staging the first production of Roy Williams's Sing Yer Heart Out For The Lads since its debut at the National Theatre in 2002.
	thisisyork.co.uk (381 words)

	Stories for 18 October 2005
		SO the spokeswoman from City of York Council agreed that allowing Ann Reid's daughter to get to her wedding ceremony presented a "useful opportunity" to test the new emergency lights system where all the traffic lights change to green during an emergency.
		A YORK coach driver asked a man to kill the husband of a woman he claimed was his lover, a jury was told today.
		YORK City Knights have boosted their forward line-up with the capture of Doncaster Dragons' uncompromising front-rower, Dean O'Loughlin.
	archive.thisisyork.co.uk /2005/10/18 (1151 words)

	York Hotel Discount. Hotel in York UK - Acomb Discounts for Reservation
		Designed by architects J. Atksinson and built around 1870, the Elmbank Hotel York is a city hotel with a country house atmosphere.
		Murals, frescoes, a magnificent oak staircase leading to a gallery with stained glass windows are just a few of the fine examples of art nouveau introduced in the interior of the hotel by George Walton, follower of Charles Rennie Macintosh.
		Best Western Kilima Hotel York is a 19th century former rectory originally built for a local wine dealer, located within walking distance of the historic city of York and its attractions.
	www.holidaycityeurope.com /york-acomb/index.html (188 words)

	This is York \| CommuniGate \| HOME PAGE
		Hob Moor, one of the ancient commons of York, is situated between Acomb, Holgate and Dringhouses; it is 1.5 miles south-west of the Minster, not far from the Racecourse.
		We are fortunate to have available a digital resource researched and created in 2002 by Lesley van de Laar, an MA student at the Department of Archaeology, University of York.
		This gives very detailed information on the history, archaeology and ecology of Hob Moor and is available on the website of City of York Council.
	www.communigate.co.uk /york/fohmyork/index.phtml (131 words)

	Aldwark Hotels, Guesthouses, Bed and Breakfast book online for Aldwark North Yorkshire United Kingdom UK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		One of the finest York hotels, The Grange Hotel is located in the centre of York, close to the ancient city walls.
		The city of York can be reached by train from London and Edinburgh in under two and two and a half hours respectively.
		The newly refurbished Royal York Hotel is set in 3 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens in the heart of York.
	www.ukvillages.co.uk /hotels.nsf/b?open&town=Aldwark&s=Hol (1231 words)

	The City of York \| British History Online
		Citation: 'The City of York', A History of the County of Yorkshire: the City of York (1961), p.
		The liberty remained more or less stable from very early times until 1884 and included the walled city, some of the city parishes extending north and east, and the open tracts of land comprising Knavesmire and Bishop's Fields on the south and west.
		In 1884 and on four subsequent occasions (1893, 1934, 1937, 1957) the city was extended to include the townships of Clifton (part), Heworth (part), Holgate and Dringhouses, part of the parish of Fulford, most of the parish of Acomb, and Acomb Moor.
	www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=36312 (192 words)

	York CVS Citizens Guide - Health (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Tel: 01904 416523 ASC is dedicated to achieving the highest quality care and support for sick children and their families both in hospital and in the community.
		Tel: 01759 371634 Raises funds for homecare/hospital nurses, patient grants for heavy expenses falling on families in financial difficulties and for teaching the skills of cancer care.
		Mandy, Julie and Sally, Tel: York - Mandy 340212, Sally 692738, Julie 629459 Local group aims to support parents, to improve awareness of and expertise in autism among public, professionals and carers.
	www.yorkcvs.org.uk /citguide/cg_doc15.htm (2039 words)

	City of York Council election ward boundaries
		The role of the smaller parties and the Independents becomes ever more crucial if York is to have a Council which is driven by the needs and wishes of its citizens rather than be mired in the dogma and bullying of party politics.
		The Castle Area Campaign believes that citizens can really use their vote in favour of people and parties who support York's special heritage, environment and local traders, and against those who would side with Land Securities to build Coppergate II which would be a stain on York's character until the day it is pulled down.
		The Councillors who were in favour of Coppergate II are shown here.
	www.yorkcastle.com /pages/york-election.html (186 words)

	Acomb Family Crest
		The surname Acomb is associated with the parish of Acomb, which was located on the outskirts of the city of York.
		In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...
		In the Acomb coat of arms as in all coat of arms the crest is only one element of the full armorial achievement.
	www.houseofnames.com /xq/asp.fc/qx/acomb-family-crest.htm?a=54323-224 (576 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| North Yorkshire \| City schools merger plans agreed
		The merger of two secondary schools in York has been agreed by councillors.
		The merger of Lowfield and Oaklands schools, which is due to a fall in pupil numbers, is part of a £10m redevelopment of the Oaklands site.
		The council said it had received no objections to the plans and it hoped work could begin in May 2007.
	news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/1/hi/england/north_yorkshire/4971388.stm (122 words)

	Kaleidoscope Nurseries City Site, York
		Kaleidoscope's second Nursery opened in 1998 following a lengthy, but successful tender bid for the provision of Nursery facilities for students and staff of the college of York St John, whose fees are discounted.
		The Nursery is situated just outside the York City walls in an extended Georgian property within the beautiful grounds of the College.
		It has been extensively refurbished to exacting standards, providing a bright and homely environment in which children can flourish and be happy.
	www.knurseries.com /city.htm (191 words)

	Major Companies in York, UK
		All telephone numbers (which are given after the Post Code) are York numbers (01904) unless stated.
		City of York Council The Guildhall, York, YO1 1QN 613161
		Garbutt and Elliott 44 Monkgate, York YO3 7PF 654656
	www.cityofyork.com /econfact/company.htm (1414 words)

	YHLA Library Buildings Database (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Library is situated at the rear of the Community Centre in a double-fronted two-storied stone building with pitched roof at Ackworth Moor Top, just north of the A638 trunk road midway between Wakefield and Doncaster, and west of its roundabout with the A628 Pontefract-Barnsley road.
		HU This large distinctive two story building with pitched roof on the SW corner of West Park, west of the city centre was opened as a library in April 1905.
		The library is within an older building on the west side of the A1036 Tadcaster Road 2 miles SW of York city centre.
	www.fintanmedia.co.uk /yhla/list.php?b_county=all (6618 words)

	York Hotels. York England UK Hotel Accommodation at Discounted Rates
		York England UK Hotel Accommodation at Discounted Rates
		York England UK Hotel Accommodation for Online Reservation
		HolidayCity York hotels offer comfort, quality and great value for the money, ideal for leisure and business travellers.
	www.holidaycityeurope.com /yorkhotels/index.html (94 words)

	Red and Blue NET - York City FC Web Site
		To ensure York City fans get priority, payment can only be accepted at York City matches, or by arrangement on production of a valid YCST membership card, or valid City Reds/Junior Reds membership card, or current season ticket.
		If you wish to participate you must book and pay in advance, as all games are limited to 5-a-side.
		All York City supporters of all ages welcome.
	www.yorkcityfc.com /fans/5-a-side.php (98 words)

	York - Acomb ward (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		View the full list of ward committee meetings.
		Also see Your City - our four-page publication giving information about council events, services and policies.
		Alternatively, drop into one of their regular advice sessions at the Acomb office - no appointment necessary.
	www.york.gov.uk /wards/acomb.html (51 words)

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