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York: Area, History and Background

Riding are well acquainted with the United Kingdom, its cities and towns.

Below is some historic, cultural and background information about the area of York in the United Kingdom.

  • York is a walled city, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England.
  • It has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events throughout much of its two millennia of existence.
  • York was founded by the Romans in 71 AD.
  • They called it Eboracum, a name perhaps derived from one used by the British tribes who inhabited the area.
  • York's location on the River Ouse, in the centre of the Vale of York and half way between the capitals of London and Edinburgh.
  • It was voted as European Tourism City of the Year by European Cities Marketing in June 2007.
  • York beat 130 other European cities to gain first place, surpassing Gothenburg in Sweden and Valencia in Spain.
  • It has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons.
  • York has an airfield at the former RAF Elvington, some 7 miles (11 km) south-east of the city centre.
  • It is linked to Manchester Airport by an hourly direct TransPennine Express train.
  • York also has several private schools.
  • It has many museums, including the Castle Museum.
  • York also has a strong rugby league history.
  • It is twinned with Dijon in France and Münster, Germany.
  • There is also a community link with Fanteakwa District, Ghana.