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| − | A city in [[Yorkshire]], '''York''' was founded by the Romans as Ebadlun. The [[Vikings]] renamed it Yorvick, whence the contemporary name stems. York is one of the few remaining walled cities in [[England]]. | + | A city in [[Yorkshire]], '''York''' was founded by the Romans as Ebadlun. The [[Vikings]] renamed it Yorvick, whence the contemporary name stems. York is one of the few remaining walled cities in [[England]].<br /><br /> |
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| + | In addition to the medieval defensive wall, YORK is also known for<br /> | ||
| + | * York Minster, the 2nd largest church in Northern Europe<br /> | ||
| + | * The National Railway Museum, The world's LARGEST Railway museum<br /> | ||
| + | * York Railway station, known for it's architecture<br /> | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | [http://www.vryork.com Take Java + Quicktime VR tours of the City]<br /> | ||
| + | [http://www.visityork.org/ Official York tourism website]<br /> | ||
| + | [http://www.nrm.org.uk/ The National Railway Museum]<br /> | ||
| + | [http://www.yorkminster.org/ Official York Minster website]<br /> | ||
| + | [http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/65d99/49d7d/ VirtualTourist - York] | ||
[[Category:United Kingdom]] | [[Category:United Kingdom]] | ||
Revision as of 23:59, April 7, 2007
A city in Yorkshire, York was founded by the Romans as Ebadlun. The Vikings renamed it Yorvick, whence the contemporary name stems. York is one of the few remaining walled cities in England.
In addition to the medieval defensive wall, YORK is also known for
- York Minster, the 2nd largest church in Northern Europe
- The National Railway Museum, The world's LARGEST Railway museum
- York Railway station, known for it's architecture
External Links
Take Java + Quicktime VR tours of the City
Official York tourism website
The National Railway Museum
Official York Minster website
VirtualTourist - York