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| − | '''York''' is a city in northern England. It was historically the county town of [[Yorkshire]] but was not included in any of the three Ridings of Yorkshire. It is now a unitary authority, but is included in the ceremonial county of [[North Yorkshire]]. In mediaeval times it was considered the "capital of the North". It is noted for York Minster, cathedral of the Archbishop of York, and for the ancient city walls and historic buildings. | + | [[File:YorkMinsterWest.jpg|thumb|York Minster]]'''York''' is a city in northern England. It was historically the county town of [[Yorkshire]] but was not included in any of the three Ridings of Yorkshire. It is now a unitary authority, but is included in the ceremonial county of [[North Yorkshire]]. In mediaeval times it was considered the "capital of the North". It is noted for York Minster, cathedral of the Archbishop of York, and for the ancient city walls and historic buildings. |
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[[Alcuin]] was educated at York in the 8th century. | [[Alcuin]] was educated at York in the 8th century. | ||
| − | + | [[York CHE Group]] was founded in June 1972 | |
In 1980 the annual [[CHE]] conference was held in York. | In 1980 the annual [[CHE]] conference was held in York. | ||
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[[Paul Burston]] was born in York. | [[Paul Burston]] was born in York. | ||
| − | Local LGBT organisations include the [[York LGBT Forum]]. | + | Local LGBT organisations include the [[York LGBT Forum]] and [[York Lesbians Social Group]]. |
[[York Pride]] has been held annually since 2007.<ref>http://www.yorkpride.org.uk/york-pride-2013/</ref> | [[York Pride]] has been held annually since 2007.<ref>http://www.yorkpride.org.uk/york-pride-2013/</ref> | ||
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[[Category:Yorkshire]] | [[Category:Yorkshire]] | ||
[[Category:English cities]] | [[Category:English cities]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:07, 29 July 2015
York is a city in northern England. It was historically the county town of Yorkshire but was not included in any of the three Ridings of Yorkshire. It is now a unitary authority, but is included in the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire. In mediaeval times it was considered the "capital of the North". It is noted for York Minster, cathedral of the Archbishop of York, and for the ancient city walls and historic buildings.
LGBT History
Alcuin was educated at York in the 8th century.
York CHE Group was founded in June 1972
In 1980 the annual CHE conference was held in York.
Paul Burston was born in York.
Local LGBT organisations include the York LGBT Forum and York Lesbians Social Group.
York Pride has been held annually since 2007.[1]
York has a thriving gay nightlife.[2]
In February 2012 local activists protested outside York Minster against the Archbishop of York's opposition to equal marriage.[3]
