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Topic: York

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From castle to minster - soaking up the history of York

Jim Corbett visits York and discovers more than enough to entertain between Castle Howard and York Minster.

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Steeped in Roman and Viking history - the proud city of York

Eboracum to Jorvik to York - Where the streets are called gates, the gates are called bars and the bars are called pubs.

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Five of our favourite things to do in York

York is one of the UK's premier travel destinations. It combines history, culture, and architecture to make it something special.

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Everything you need to know about Princess Eugenie for her Birthday!

Wishing a very Happy 31st Birthday to Princess Eugenie Victoria Helena of York!

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Christmas in the walled northeast city of York in England

In this ancient capital of the north, medieval holiday traditions live on, often blending happily with a dose of something new.

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Discovering the Historic City of York

From the days of the Romans York has been the political and ecclesiastical capital of the North. Packed into its 14th-century city walls, York contains a microcosm of English history and architecture. If any place outside of London deserves to be put on a list of must-see places in England, York it is. I have been returning to York for 30 years, and recently returned again to see whether my convictions held up.

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