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  Yorkshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The bulk of historic Yorkshire is part of the ceremonial counties of North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and East Riding, with small parts in the Teesdale district of County Durham, the South Lakeland district of Cumbria, the Ribble Valley and Pendle districts of Lancashire, and the boroughs of Oldham and Tameside in Greater Manchester.
The emblem of Yorkshire is the White Rose of the House of York.
Yorkshire councils lost administrative control of most of their territory west of the Pennines (Saddleworth to Greater Manchester, parts of Craven and Bowland to Lancashire, and Dent/Sedbergh to Cumbria), some chunks in the northeast (to County Durham and the new Cleveland) and the southeast (to the new Humberside).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Yorkshire   (1609 words)

  
 York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
York is a city in northern England, at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss.
York is an ancient borough, and was one of the boroughs reformed by the Municipal Corporations Act 1835 to form a municipal borough.
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.
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 York-Yorkshire-Minster-Shambles-Abbeys-Jorvik-Romans-Viking-s-villages-town-s-dales
A.D. Roman York became the administrative capital of the province of Britannia Inferior and the northern military headquarters of the Imperial army.
York became the capital of Northumbria, being renamed from Eboracum to Eoforwic.
Despite repeated attempts by the Anglo-Saxons to recapture the city, Jorvik, as it was known, became the capital of the Danish kingdom of York.
www.geocities.com /deb4bn/visityork1.htm   (1281 words)

  
 Great Britain Vol. 3 - York, Yorkshire
York enjoyed prosperity and a prominent place in the Anglo-Saxon world, but the tides of fortune were about to turn again with the appearance in the 9th century of a fierce new invader, the Danes.
At the end of the medieval period York was a centre of power for the Lancastrian cause.
The Victorian age was the age of the railway in York.
www.ddavid.com /alongdesire/york1.htm   (1131 words)

  
 GENUKI: Yorkshire Genealogy
It is in the dioceses of York, Ripon, and Manchester."
The 1891 census for Yorkshire is being transcribed by volunteers.
The Yorkshire BMD is an on-going project to put on-line the indexes to births, marriages and deaths, based on the original civil registrations from 1837 to 1950, held at the local register offices of Yorkshire.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/YKS/index.html   (4589 words)

  
 York, North Yorkshire
Approaching York from the South, the Kings of the Middle Ages would enter the City by the Micklegate Bar, and, raising their heads above the Norman arch to the tops of the twin towers they might have seen the heads of traitors impaled on spikes.
York’s expansion as a trading centre continued with the increased growth in the export of wool.
York had reached its zenith in medieval times and this is reflected in the fine examples of medieval architecture still remaining.
www.chromavision.co.uk /yt/york.htm   (1142 words)

  
 VR York - The Historic City of York, North Yorkshire, England
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 Minster is the largest mediaeval cathedral in England and one of the largest gothic churches in Europe.
York is on a navigable river and so was used as a port; the Vikings often gave ports names ending in vík, as ports are often in bays and inlets.
www.vryork.com   (1953 words)

  
 Hotels in York
York, YO The Elmbank Hotel is a city hotel with a country-house atmosphere.
York, EN Grand Victorian hotel set in three acres of landscaped gardens in the heart of York with views of the famous Minster.
York, voted "Favourite City in the UK" by Daily Telegraph readers, is renowned as the Capital of the North with a wealth of tourism opportunities to suit all...
www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/England/York.asp   (743 words)

  
 York - North Yorkshire England
York is a medieval city with a wealth of history and has remains from the Roman and Viking ages.
The river Ure flows through York, being a culmination of all the small streams and becks which have trickled from the hills of the Dales and Moors.
York is a lively place with plenty of things to do and see.
www.northyorks.com /york.htm   (165 words)

  
 St Wilfrids Catholic Church York Yorkshire England
St. Wilfrid's parish was revived by York Catholics in 1742 when they established their Misson in Little Blake Street.
St. George's Church was built and it became the Pro-Cathedral of the Catholic diocese of Beverley.
In 1859 York Corporation were planning a new approach road to Lendal Bridge.
www.stwilfridsyork.org.uk /church_history.html   (599 words)

  
 Holiday accommodation in York, Yorkshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
2 bedroom townhouse in the centre of York.
4 bedroom townhouse in the centre of York.
Accommodation for holiday rental in York can therefore provide something that will appeal to the sense of adventure of people of all ages and at any time of the year, and a vacation home in York can give you an unforgettable experience of a charismatic city in this diverse north-eastern corner of England.
www.ownersdirect.co.uk /york.htm   (296 words)

  
 etyres mobile tyres fitting service in York Yorkshire
The modern City of York, created on April 1, 1996, is a unitary authority — as well as York itself, this includes a number of neighbouring parishes which formerly belonged to the surrounding districts of Harrogate, Ryedale and Selby.
York is renowned for its history, which is preserved in its architecture.
York is best-known as a tourist destination and, as well, is home to numerous Ghost Walks and a favourite venue for hen parties.
www.etyres.co.uk /town-descriptions/tyres-york-yorkshire.htm   (1029 words)

  
 York North Yorkshire England, 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   (141 words)

  
 York Yorkshire England Tourism Images   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Its geographic coordinates are 53°57′N 1°05′W. York is the traditional county town of Yorkshire, to which it lends its name.
It borders on North Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire.
The historical aspects of York attract a great deal of tourism, the jewel in the crown being the city's historic cathedral church, York Minster.
www.travelbritain.com /England/york/index.html   (283 words)

  
 City of York, England Yorkshire Program
York is a bustling city of 175,000 people, including 20,000 university students who study at the University of York as well as York St. John University College.
York is located in the heart of North Yorkshire, where the Ouse and Foss rivers meet.
Seaside resort towns and two national parks, the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, are accessible by public transportation, and within the city a theater, opera house, cinemas, museums and historical sites, pubs, restaurants, and shopping all offer plenty of options for leisure.
www.wabash.edu /england/the_program/city_of_york.htm   (204 words)

  
 Home - Yorkshire Forward
Yorkshire Forward is the Regional Development Agency charged with improving the Yorkshire and Humber economy.
Yorkshire Forward drives the success of the region by using the £2.50 we get each week on behalf of our taxpayers to provide them with more jobs, access to new markets for businesses and to regenerate our town and city centres.
Yorkshire Forward is developing this extraordinary potential, to make our region a truly world class location in which to live, work and invest.
www.yorkshire-forward.com /www/view.asp?content_id=3233&parent_id=263   (217 words)

  
 Yorkshire Tourist Board - The official business-to-business website for the tourism industry in Yorkshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Yorkshire has beaten the world in the race to host 'Bollywood's' equivalent of the Oscars...
Yorkshire has beaten the world in the race to host 'Bollywood's' equivalent of the Oscars — the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) Weekend 2007.
The Yorkshire Tourism Conference is to be held on 1 February 2007 at York Racecourse.
www.yorkshiretouristboard.net /index.shtml   (343 words)

  
 North Yorkshire England
The area comprises of the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, the Vale of York and the coastal region.
To the west of the county lie the Yorkshire Dales in the Pennine hills, displaying a patchwork of fields and dry-stone walls.
Between the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors lies the Vale of York with the ancient city of York itself.
www.northyorks.com   (450 words)

  
 yorkshirecountrycottages.com - Yorkshire Country Cottages - Yorkshire - Holiday cottages in (town), Yorkshire, cottage ...
Yorkshire Country Cottages is a complete guide to holiday cottages and self catering accommodation in Yorkshire with lots of bargain breaks, mid week and weekend breaks.
Helmsley is a historic market town located on the edge of the North York Moors.
The Yorkshire Dales has every activity from Horse riding to golf clubs and is the ideal place to unwind, relax and take in all that fresh air.
www.yorkshirecountrycottages.com   (425 words)

  
 Ancestors & Relations of Brian Dickinson - pafg189 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Stephen Richard Porteus-7441 was christened on 3 Apr 1886 in St Cuthbert's, York, Yorkshire, England.
Edith Mary Porteus-7444 was born on 9 Sep 1891 in York, Yorkshire, England.
She was christened on 11 Nov 1891 in St Lawrence, Heslington, York, Yorkshire, England.
www.myfamilies.co.uk /ancestors/pafg189.htm   (221 words)

  
 Yorkshire Visitor Centre, Yorkshire, Northern England
View our detailed map of Yorkshire showing the four cities of York, Sheffield, Hull, and Leeds - the main centres in the North, South, East and West of the county.
The Yorkshire Moors and Coast with links and area guides to Scarborough and Whitby and location map.
The Yorkshire Wolds with links and area guides to York, East Yorkshire and Hull and location map.
www.yorkshirenet.co.uk /visinfo.htm   (172 words)

  
 York Yorkshire Terrier Bitter - Review - Beer with a Bite!
This is quite easy really because York Brewery have three tied houses in the city and their beers are also available in the bar at the brewery itself.
York Brewery was started up in the city (inside the famous walls) in 1996.
Yorkshire Terrier weighs in at 4.2% ABV and is classed as a Best Bitter ~ this term applies to beers that are generally quite high in hop content and a dryer finish than other styles.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /drinks/york-yorkshire-terrier-bitter/1040381   (1088 words)

  
 Visit York, Yorkshire Wolds, East Coast, Northern England
The ancient capital of Yorkshire is York, one of the great cities of the medieval world.
Still encircled by its ancient walls, the city is dominated by the soaring pinnacles of York Minster, the finest Gothic church in northern Europe.
The lovely Yorkshire Wolds are the scenic background to the coastline with rolling hills, picturesque country towns and historic houses.
www.yorkshirenet.co.uk /visinfo/yw/index.htm   (263 words)

  
 Yorkshire Bach Choir
Although much of Yorkshire Bach Choir's work focuses on music of the 17th and 18th centuries, its repertoire extends backwards to 16th century polyphony and forwards to newly commissioned works.
As well as its regular six-concert season at the church of St Michael-le-Belfrey in York, Yorkshire Bach Choir gives concerts regularly throughout Yorkshire, and beyond, including the York Early Music Festival, the Beverley Early Music Festival, Ryedale and Swaledale Festivals.
Yorkshire Bach Choir received generous financial support from Arts Council of England, National Federation of Music Societies, and Yorkshire Arts (with funds provided by the Arts Council of England).
music.york.ac.uk /ensembles/guest/yorkshire_bach_choir   (769 words)

  
 My Cole Family - pafg05 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File
Thomas Booth Cole-139 [Parents] was born in Jan 1881 in York, Yorkshire, England.
Eliza Stewart-138 was born about 1880 in York, Yorkshire, England.
Emily Jane Alderson-170 was born about 1818 in Of York, Yorkshire, England.
www.myfamilies.co.uk /mycolefamily/pafg05.htm   (156 words)

  
 York news - York sport news and information from The Press newspaper in York - yorkpress.co.uk
LANDLORDS in York have called on council chiefs to scrap test purchasing in the fight against underage boozers.
MASSIVE changes in pay and working conditions are on the way for hundreds of Nestlé Rowntree staff in York.
YORK City Knights supporters will have to wait to get a first viewing of new half-back Anthony Thackeray.
www.thisisyork.co.uk   (331 words)

  
 North York Moors & North Yorkshire Accommodation — North Yorkshire Moors National Park Tourist Guide
Located in the county of North Yorkshire England, the moors border the stunning rugged cliffs of the Eastern Coastline where you can discover idyllic villages and breathtaking views.
The North York Moors is an excellent place to celebrate the festive season or welcome in the New Year.
Raisdale Mill Cottages are located at Bilsdale in the heart of the North York Moors National Park, and provide a relaxing and tranquil rural retreat, or an ideal base to explore the local area......
www.northyorkmoors-stay.co.uk   (667 words)

  
 Yorkshire Playhouse :: York, Nebraska
Located in downtown York, Nebraska, Yorkshire Playhouse is just 10 minutes north of the Interstate 80, US Highway 81 intersection.
The Playhouse facility, a former department store, is now ADA accessible and located within walking distance of some of Nebraska’s finest restaurants.
The Playhouse, now in its 33rd season, has thrived due to the dedication of hundreds of volunteers from the area and the support of thousands of individual and corporate members and sponsors.
www.yorkshireplayhouse.com   (129 words)

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