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York Shambles
York Shambles
York Shambles
York Shambles
York Shambles
York Shambles
York Shambles
York Shambles
York Shambles
York Shambles
York Shambles
York Shambles
York Shambles
York Shambles
York Shambles
Phone:
+44 1904 500750

Address:
York YO1 7LZ, England

York is a historic walled city in North Yorkshire, England. At the confluence of the River Ouse and Foss, it is the traditional county town of the historic county of Yorkshire. York Minster and a variety of cultural and sporting activities make it a popular tourist destination. The city was founded by the Romans as Eboracum in 71 AD. It became the capital of the Roman province of Britannia Inferior, and later of the kingdoms of Northumbria and Jórvík. In the Middle Ages, York grew as a major wool trading centre and became the capital of the northern ecclesiastical province of the Church of England, a role it has retained.In the 19th century, York became a hub of the railway network and a confectionery manufacturing centre. The economy of York is now dominated by services. The University of York and National Health Service are major employers, whilst tourism has become an important element of the local economy. The City of York local government district includes rural areas beyond the old city boundaries. In 2011, it had a population of 198,051.
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