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York is a cathedral city in North Yorkshire, England, with Roman origins, sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss. It is the county town of Yorkshire. The city has many historic buildings and other structures, such as a minster, castle, and city walls.
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York has, since Roman times, been defended by walls of one...
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Oct 26, 2024 · There is scandal, boldness and tenacity, enough to provoke outrage and sorrow, sadness and pride in the female of the species. There is a growing interest in 'Women's History' and the role of women in modern society and this book speaks to more than just the northern capital of our land.
Mar 1, 2022 · To mark 100 years since the first women got the vote in 1918, a group of researchers in York began compiling mini-biographies of 100 remarkable women who helped to make the city the place it...
HerStoryYork – Making invisible women visible. Celebrating women who have made a difference to the City of York. Over the past 100 years many brave, spirited women have inspired and effected change in York but, up until now, their stories have not been told or have only been partially told.
Mar 8, 2023 · TODAY is International Women’s Day and we look at the hidden - and horrible - history of some York women from yesteryear.
Margaret Clitherow (1556 – 25 March 1586) was an English saint and martyr of the Roman Catholic Church, [2] known as "the Pearl of York ". She was pressed to death for refusing to enter a plea to the charge of harbouring Catholic priests. She was canonised in 1970 by Pope Paul VI.
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The City of York, officially simply "York", [6] is a unitary authority area with city status in the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England. [7]
