York is a historic walled city in North Yorkshire, England.
The Romans called it Eboracum, and the Vikings called it Jorvik.

The city has been important in many political events in its two millennia of existence.
The city offers many historical attractions, of which York Minster is the most well-known.
There are many cultural and sporting activities making it a popular tourist destination for millions.
 
The city was founded by the Romans as in 71 AD.
It was later the capital of the kingdoms of Northumbria and Jorvik.
In the Middle Ages, York grew as a major wool trading centre and became the capital of the northern province of the Church of England, a role it still has.
About 130,000 people live in York.
It was the traditional county town of Yorkshire but it is no longer.
It is now a unitary authority.

The centre of York is medieval.
It has famous old streets and a cathedral called York Minster.
To the west of York is Leeds, Wetherby and Harrogate.
 To the south of York is Selby to the north of York is Easingwold and to the east of York is Scarborough.

York is home to the Archbishop of York, a high-ranking cleric in the Church of England who is second only to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
The current Archbishop of York is John Sentamu, who has held the post since 5 October 2005.
York is a historic walled city in North Yorkshire, England. The Romans called it Eboracum, and the Vikings called it Jorvik.
The city has been important in many political events in its two millennia of existence. The city offers many historical attractions, of which York Minster is the most well-known. There are many cultural and sporting activities making it a popular tourist destination for millions.  
The city was founded by the Romans as in 71 AD. It was later the capital of the kingdoms of Northumbria and Jorvik. In the Middle Ages, York grew as a major wool trading centre and became the capital of the northern province of the Church of England, a role it still has. About 130,000 people live in York. It was the traditional county town of Yorkshire but it is no longer. It is now a unitary authority.
The centre of York is medieval. It has famous old streets and a cathedral called York Minster. To the west of York is Leeds, Wetherby and Harrogate.  To the south of York is Selby to the north of York is Easingwold and to the east of York is Scarborough.
York is home to the Archbishop of York, a high-ranking cleric in the Church of England who is second only to the Archbishop of Canterbury. The current Archbishop of York is John Sentamu, who has held the post since 5 October 2005.
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