Bit of History...

For nearly 2000 years York has been the North's capital. The city's position, at the joining of the Rivers Ouse and Foss was central to York's development and position in British history.

The city was founded in AD 71, and has a rich Roman, Saxon and Viking history. York is the traditional county town of Yorkshire, to which it lends its name. York is a great city with a spectacular Gothic cathedral, medieval city wall, and a network of intriguing, historic streets full of interesting shops and a colourful variety of restaurants, bars and cafés.