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  York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
York is a city in northern England, at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss.
York Minster is the largest mediaeval cathedral in England and one of the largest gothic churches in Europe.
Districts of England - Yorkshire and the Humber
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/York,_England   (1915 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - York, city, England (British And Irish Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
123,126) and district, North Yorkshire, N England, at the confluence of the Ouse and Foss rivers.
The city of York, a rail center, is especially noted for the manufacture of cocoa, chocolate, and confections.
York was a British settlement occupied by the ancient Brigantes.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/Y/YorkEng.html   (446 words)

  
 Discover York, England, Great Britain   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
York is a city in the north of England built at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss.
Paulinus of York brought Christianity to the region in the early seventh 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.
Following the Norman Conquest of 1066, York was substantially damaged by the punitive Harrying of the North (1069) launched by William I of England known as 'the Conquerer' in response to regional revolt.
www.magicaljourneys.com /England/england-discover-york.html   (1484 words)

  
 Official Website of the Town of York Maine > Home
The name York was appointed after the fall of the Loyalists under Cromwell in 1652, commemorating the town (York, England) in which Cromwell defeated the King's forces.
York Harbor Village Corporation developed the first zoning ordinances in the state of Maine and was among the first in the nation.
Cape Neddick, the residential suburb of York, was the last section of York to be developed due to its geographic remoteness from the town center.
www.yorkmaine.org   (421 words)

  
 Photos of York, England
York, the county town of North Yorkshire in north central England, is located about 300 km (190 mi) north of London at the confluence of the Foss and Ouse rivers.
York has a district population of 100,600 (1991) and is a railroad center and market for the area's farm produce and livestock.
century York became an archbishopric (it was subsequently the ecclesiastical capital of northern England) and a capital of the kingdom of Northumbria.
www.mine-engineer.com /photo/york1.htm   (630 words)

  
 Heworth Court Hotel, York, England (uk)
York is frequently called the "City of Churches", for there are no fewer than 17 pre-Reformation churches within the city boundaries.
The spirit of medieval York lingers on perhaps most of all in the ancient streets where the upper storeys of the houses lean precariously towards each other across the roadway.
York is a thriving city with excellent facilities for entertainment and sport.
www.hotel.hostinguk.com /hch/aboutyork.htm   (556 words)

  
 Tour of Tourist attractions in York England
The history of York, capital of the north and second city of the realm, is the history of England.
York Minster is the largest medieval building in England and the biggest cathedral north of the Alps.
The original wooden tower was built by William the Conqueror as part of his campaign to subdue the north of England.
www.carltonhouse.co.uk /touryork.htm   (1475 words)

  
 Norton Family of York, England
Richard Norton was Chief Justice of England under Henry VIII but ran afoul of Queen Elizabeth when the Norton's lead an uprising to place a Catholic king on the throne of England.
Eight Norton were attained as a result of this uprising and given the choice of renouncing the Catholic faith or being drawn and quartered.
England was still at war with France and Capt. William's next command was a ship of the line, the H.M.S. Assistance.
www.nortonfamily.net /york.htm   (1665 words)

  
 Spirits Abound: York, England
York soon prospered as a major wool trading center and was the site of bloody battles between the French and English.
The Minster, built between the 12th to 14th century, is one of the few cathedrals surviving the tyranny of Henry VIII.
York’s 18th and 19th century history is very well preserved in the Castle Museum.
www.highonadventure.com /Hoa97may/York/york.htm   (642 words)

  
 York: England, places - Milford Places
York is small enough to retain its charm, but still commands a reputation as one of Europe's premier tourist attractions.
Because York was one of the first cities to be established in Britain, its history mirrors that of the nation.
York is situated almost exactly halfway between Edinburgh and London, which was one of the many reasons for its strategic importance to conquerors of Britain.
www.milford.co.uk /england/places/york.html   (919 words)

  
 york-england.com - bringing business to north yorkshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
If you're looking for information about York's thriving economy, and North Yorkshire's world-class science and technology clusters, about the area's excellent communications and the availability of sites and premises you'll find it on this website.
York and North Yorkshire is unique for the combination of profitability and quality of life enjoyed throughout the county.
If you're an Ambassador for York and North Yorkshire, you will find that the site includes a library of downloadable images, factsheets and presentational materials that are available on a copyright-free basis.
www.york-england.com   (211 words)

  
 York Marine Services, River Ouse cruises and boat hire, York, England
York Marine offers a range of boating services on the River Ouse through York, with a selection of holiday cruisers available for weeks, weekend or midweek hire.
York Marine's base is an attractive boatyard with restaurant situated in the village of Bishopthorpe just 2 miles south of York.
York marine services ltd offer a full boatyrad service which includes sales of new and used boats, engines and trailers, along with the repair and servicing of inboard and outboard engines.
www.yorkmarine.co.uk   (269 words)

  
 Layers of History - A Virtual Tour of York, England
The City of York, England, is a living testament to the continuity between the historic past and the present.
York is still surrounded by its medieval walls, and in places one can still see the Roman foundations upon which these walls were built.
During the early Middle Ages, England was invaded and eventually conquered by the Danes.
www.faculty.de.gcsu.edu /~dvess/ids/medieval/york/york.shtml   (481 words)

  
 History of the town of York, England
York, England is a history-lovers dream come true.
Not to be outdone, the Vikings also left their mark on York, although their section of the history cake is relatively thin.
York is a ghost town, though not in the usual sense of the word.
wawa.essortment.com /yorkenglandhis_nyz.htm   (1045 words)

  
 York England UK travel guide
The city's rich cultural heritage dates back to Roman times, but the flavour of Viking Jorvik is still alive at the outstanding Jorvik Viking Centre, and the medieval architecture of the city is outstanding.
York is dominated by the imposing bulk of York Minster with its superb stained glass windows, but spare some time to explore one of York's other fine medieval churches, and wander the narrow streets of The Shambles area.
Don't leave York without taking a walk on the city walls that were first erected by the Roman legions.
www.britainexpress.com /cities/york   (264 words)

  
 Travel for Kids: York, England
Hundreds of years later, York still retains the flavor of the medieval city with cobblestone streets, a huge Gothic cathedral and no cars in the city center.
York Castle Museum – This museum, once the city prison, is now a re-created Victorian village, with homey details such as a police station, cobblestone streets, family living rooms.
In York on a family vacation, Dan Roberts stares into the River Ouse and is drawn into the past, when York was a Roman fortress named Eboracum.
www.travelforkids.com /Funtodo/England/york.htm   (798 words)

  
 York England Links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The University of York Concert Series - is the largest and most varied concert series in the region, bringing international performers and symphony orchestras to the City of York.
York Alpine Club - was founded in 1981, and exists for the encouragement of all kinds of mountain activities, including walking, climbing, skiing and biking.
York Nightstop - is an independent charity working with other organisations to arrange free, emergency accommodation for young single people threatened with homelessness in the home of trained and skilled volunteers.
www.york24.org /links   (3597 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Egbert, Archbishop of York   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Archbishop of York, England, son of Eata, brother of the Northumbrian King Eadbert and cousin of King Ceolwulf, to whom the Venerable Bede dedicated his history; date of birth unknown; d.
On the resignation of the Bishopric of York by Wilfrid II in 732, King Ceolwulf appointed Egbert his successor.
During all those years no one sought for the restoration of that lost dignity, and this neglect was afterwards used as a strong argument in favour of the precedence of Canterbury, when the well-known controversy arose between the two sees.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/05326a.htm   (1020 words)

  
 US business investment in York England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
York is at the epicenter of England's rail network, and North Yorkshire has good access to both the toll-free motorway network and major ports, giving access to mainland Europe and a market of over 370 million consumers.
York has many friends in the United States of America.
Not least because we have people over there in the North of England offices who can converse with you in your own time zone.
www.york-england.com /economy_us.shtml   (347 words)

  
 York Yorkshire Northern England, Hotels and travel information
York, half way between London and Edinburgh, this city has been at the centre of English history since before the Romans came in AD71.
Over the following 2000 years, York has been repeatedly invaded, defended, captured and recaptured, Consequently it has a unique and varied history, fortunately much of this is still preserved, with the walls and fortifications, a fascinating insight into medieval times.
Most people come to York to explore its history, and this is available in abundance.
www.yorkswebsite.co.uk   (458 words)

  
 York, North Yorkshire, England; tourist infomation and visitor travel guide from TourUK
York, one of the most famous cities in England, with a long history, from the Vikings to the Romans to the present day.
The city, dominated by the cathedral, York Minster, which has survived several fires, reflects the whole of English history, and its preservation means you can still walk along medieval streets, the most famous being The Shambles area.
The Royal York Hotel is set in three acres of beautifully landscaped gardens in the heart of York with spectacular views over the city and York Minster and within easy access of the city centre.
www.touruk.co.uk /nyorks/nyorks_york.htm   (1472 words)

  
 University of York, Department of Music
The University of York is one of the liveliest centres of musical education and research in Britain.
During the academic year (October - June) the Music Department is home to more than 270 music students and a large staff of professional musicians and scholars, all engaged in the study, creation and performance of all kinds and types of music.
The Department of Music On-Line Events programme is supported by the University of York Alumini Office.
music.york.ac.uk   (200 words)

  
 YWAM York, England - History of York   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
York is often referred to as the capital City of the north of England.
England was invaded in 43 AD by 4 Roman Legions.
The Roman name for York was Eboracum, based on a native British name for the ancient site.
www.ywamconnect.com /sites/ywamyork/yorkhistory   (94 words)

  
 University of York - Computer Science - Department Home Page
The department attracts more industrial funding for academic research in computing than any other department in the UK.
York was the Sunday Times University of the Year in 2003 and teaching in the Department of Computer Science was recently judged to be excellent by HEFCE.
Departmental teaching and research is supported by over a dozen assorted central servers, and 500 PCs (running Windows and Linux), all connected by a state-of-the-art switched network infrastructure.
www.cs.york.ac.uk   (194 words)

  
 York Interweb - Web site design for small and medium sized businesses in York, England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
York Interweb provides affordable web design, SEO, PC upgrades and computer tuition for all people and small and medium sized businesses in York, England.
If your business is concerned with tourism for instance you might like to add information about York, the history of York, how to get to York and reasons to visit York in the first place.
A logo means something like the 'York Interweb' title above with the tower; a simple text title or enhanced text will not count as a logo design and will therefore be included in the price for designing the site at no extra cost to you.
www.york-interweb.com   (304 words)

  
 York news - York sport news and information from the Evening Press - York
BY day he is the boss of thousands of York workers.
But at night he dons a new guise to take on lawbreakers and troublemakers in his home town.
YORK City captain Mark Hotte is expected to be sidelined for two months after fracturing his shoulder during Saturday's 2-1 victory over Canvey Island.
www.thisisyork.co.uk   (103 words)

  
 Hotels in York, England - for online hotel booking and reservations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Set in the quieter suburbs of York, the York Marriott Hotel enjoys an imposing position overlooking York Racecourse.It has well appointed bedrooms, an excellent restaurant and a superb leisure club with heated indoor swimming pool, sauna, gymnasium, outdoor tennis court, spa bath, steam room, solarium and beauty therapy.
The Ramada Encore York is the first of a new, innovative and contemporary brand in European.
One of the finest York hotels, The Grange Hotel is located in the centre of York, close to the ancient city walls.
www.justtourhotels.com /england/york.asp?town=York   (308 words)

  
 Map of New England, New York, part of Canada, part of Pennsylvania (1755).
Although Europeans had settled in the region since the early 17th century, New England's boundaries remained uncertain in the mid 18th.
He also depicted the density of settlements in southern New England and their sparseness throughout northern New England.
New York and New Hampshire continued to dispute the area between them; it would eventually become Vermont.
www.masshist.org /maps/2736_Atlas_4/2736_Atlas_4.htm   (225 words)

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