York Minster

The history of York, Capital of the North and Second City of the Realm, is the History of England

York Minster Hotel : York Minster by day

The History of York

York began in AD71, built as a fortress against the Brigantes tribe by the Roman 9th Legion. Under the Romans it grew into an important City named Eboracum. It was the Vikings who gave York its name, derived from Jorvik or Yorwick, their brief but flourishing kingdom.

The magnificent Minster had been completed after work lasting 250 years and the City enjoyed prosperity and robust civic pride. It was not until the 18th Century that there was any marked change in the City's outward character, when it became a fashionable resort and centre.

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