York

York

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Population137,000
York is a cathedral city in North Yorkshire, England, with Roman origins, sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss. It has many historic buildings and other structures, such as a minster, castle and city walls, all of which are Grade I listed. It is the largest settlement and the administrative centre of the wider City of York district. It is located 27 miles (43 km) north-east of Leeds, 90 miles (140 km) south of Newcastle upon Tyne and 207 miles (333 km) north of London. York's built-up area had a recorded population of 141,685 at the 2021 census.

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National Railway Museum

National Railway Museum

The National Railway Museum (NRM) is a museum in York, England, forming part of the Science Museum Group. The museum …

Museum Gardens

Museum Gardens

The York Museum Gardens are botanic gardens in the centre of York, England, beside the River Ouse. They cover an …

Clifford's Tower

Clifford's Tower

York Castle is a fortified complex in the city of York, England. It consists of a sequence of castles, prisons, …

Saint William's College

Saint William's College

St William's College is a Mediaeval building in York, England, originally built to provide accommodation for priests attached to chantry …

York Castle Museum

York Castle Museum

The York Castle Museum is a museum located in York, North Yorkshire, England, on the site of York Castle, which …

Goddards Garden

Goddards Garden

Goddards House and Garden is an Arts and Crafts house in Dringhouses, York, England. It was built in 1927 for …

Holgate Windmill

Holgate Windmill

Holgate Windmill is a tower mill at Holgate in York, North Yorkshire, England which has been restored to working order.

York Guildhall

York Guildhall

The Guildhall York is a municipal building located in St Martins Courtyard, Coney Street, in York. Located behind the Mansion …

Treasurer's House

Treasurer's House

The Treasurer's House in York, North Yorkshire, England, is a Grade I listed historic house owned by the National Trust, …

Mansion House

Mansion House

The Mansion House in York, England is the working residence of the Lord Mayors of York during their term in …

York Cold War Bunker

York Cold War Bunker

The York Cold War Bunker is a two-storey, semi-subterranean, Cold War bunker in the Holgate area of York, England, built …

Yorkshire Air Museum

Yorkshire Air Museum

The Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial is an aviation museum in Elvington, York, England, on the site …

York Barbican

York Barbican

York Barbican is an indoor entertainment venue located in York, England. Named after the nearby barbican attached to Walmgate Bar, …

York Saint Mary's

York Saint Mary's

St Mary's Church, Castlegate, York is a Grade I listed former parish church in the Church of England in York.

Bishopthorpe Palace

Bishopthorpe Palace

Bishopthorpe Palace is the official residence of the Archbishop of York at Bishopthorpe, North Yorkshire, England. The palace is located …

Micklegate Bar

Micklegate Bar

York Minster

York Minster

York Minster, formally the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, is an Anglican cathedral in the city …

Shambles

Shambles

The Shambles is a historic street in York, England, featuring preserved medieval buildings, some dating back as far as the …

Yorkshire Museum

Yorkshire Museum

The Yorkshire Museum is a museum in York, England. It was opened in 1830, and has five permanent collections, covering …

Yorkshire Museum of Farming

Yorkshire Museum of Farming

The Yorkshire Museum of Farming is located in Murton Park near York in England. It is housed on a grass …

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