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For over two millennia, York has evolved and grown from a small walled city on the Rivers Ouse and Foss to a city with a rich heritage that has a large role in British politics. Born in York are the famous actors Judi Dench and Mark Addy, the writers John Earle and Sheelagh Kelly, musicians John Barry and Elliot Minor and royal family members Prince Andrew and Princess Beatrice. However York is famous for more than these star-studded names.

York is one of the oldest cities in the country. The first settlers in the area date all the way back to 8000 and 7000 BC. It was years later that York became a city. In 71 AD, the Romans conquered a tribe that lived in the area and established their own wooden military fortress. York experienced some of its best days under the Roman protection. However, things changed when York was taken by the Angles.

However, after the Vikings took over, York started regaining its major role when it became a major river port. During the Norman conquest, York started establishing its reputation as a major trading centre.  After that, however, York went through many ups and downs, starting with its first revolution and the Civil War. Yet, in the end, York pulled through and is now one of the strongest and most prominent cities in the county.

Some people enjoy living in a cultural environment, and that is exactly what the landmarks in York have to offer. Some of the most prominent places York offers to excite residents and visitors by are:

• York Minister – This landmark is known to be the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe. People working and living in the city’s centre are going to pass by it regularly.

• York Castle – A network of buildings, the medieval Clifford’s Tower connects to the York Castle Museum to create a beautiful contrast of times and structure.

• Snickelways –Snickelways are narrow pedesrtrain routes which lead towards old York markets.

• The Shrine of Margaret Clitherow – The shrine is an impressive place that fits the Pearl of York, Saint Margaret Clitherow.

There are also numerous museums which display York’s treasures in historic buildings. Examples of these are the Yorkshire Museum, Barley Hall, and the Richard III Museum.

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There is always some event or the other taking place in York. For theatre lovers, the Theatre Royal offers an annual pantomime with its star, Berwick Kaler. The York Mystery Plays are also performed every four years from wagons to carry on a medieval tradition. Music lovers will also have access to numerous performances that take place at the Academy of St Olave’s, the National Centre for Early Music and the Sir jack Lyons Concert Hall.

However, nothing excites the people of York as much as the annual Festival of Food and Drink. The foods of York and North Yorkshire are sold over the 10 days of the event. According to Vernon Pethard, Managing Director of www.newhomesforsale.co.uk, the UK's leading new homes property website, York becomes alive with visitors and residents who vie to get their hands on some of the gastronomic delights on offer. “York ham is one thing people visitors always look for during the York Festival of Food and Drink. Many people travel all the way to York just to taste this deliciously mild ham.”

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York is a walled city located at the confluence of Foss and Ouse rivers in North Yorkshire, Britain. It is well known for its rich heritage and historic attractions. York is one of the most visited cities in Britain, frequented by both UK and overseas tourists.

There are lots of things to see and do in York that make this city a popular tourist destination. York boasts some of the finest pubs in Britain, from traditional ones such as the thousand year old Ye Old Starre Inn Pub located in the downtown area to new fashionable pubs popular amongst youngsters such as Weatherspoon’s and O’Neil’s.

The major areas to visit in York are along Millington and Huntington Roads, St Helen’s Square, Fossgate and Micklegate- all located in the downtown. And even though the city is not very famous for nightlife activities, it still does offer quite a few live music venues and nightclubs, largely centred around Micklegate, Aberdeen Walk and Clifford Street, according to Vernon Pethard, Managing Director of www.newhomesforsale.co.uk, the leading new homes property website in the UK.

Eating out can be a problem in York given the large number of choices this city has to offer. While many cities and towns fail to offer an adequate variety of eating outlets, the opposite is true for York. With the majority of pubs offering an excellent variety of typical pub grub- ideal for Friday lunchtime- options are definitely more abundant for people who are willing to spend a bit more on food.

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Some of the best places for eating out in York include the Swinegate and Goodramgate area in the downtown. For an excellent steak meal, you should try out The Waterfront that is located at Kings Straith’s waterfront. York also boasts a Latino café, restaurant and bar, BoBo, which offers a vibrant atmosphere and affordable menu.

When it comes to shopping, York has a wonderful mix of traditional and modern. The most sought-after areas are of course Stonegate and Shambles. The newest addition to York’s shopping scene is Monk’s Cross that boasts all the major retailers and brands, including Next, TopShop, Dorothy Perkins and Miss Selfridge.

Being a two thousand year old city, it is little surprise that York offers a variety of fascinating cultural attractions. Arts, live music, drama and comedy can be found at the York Theatre Royal, National Centre of Early Music and Grand Opera House. Moreover, classical concerts and musical recitals are held in local churches as well as York Minster itself all year round. City Screen is an art-house cinema offering a busy programme of world and independent cinema.

Lastly, York has a lot to offer on the sports front as well, including 14 leisure and sports centres, rowing on River Ouse, nine golf clubs as well as a large number of fitness and health clubs. Not to forget the city’s more than ideal location at the foot of Yorkshire Dales National Park that offers a variety of outdoor adventure opportunities for the entire family.

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