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This Medieval City Was a Viking Fortress, a Wool-trading Center, and a Railway Hub — and Now It's the Perfect History-focused Getaway
A Roman fortress, then a Viking stronghold, followed by a Medieval wool-trading center, then an Industrial railway hub, and finally, a confectionary capital. In the centuries since its founding in 71 ...
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A medieval massacre nearly wiped out the Jews of York, England. New research shows how the community recovered.
When you walk through York now, you see York with ... They were not permitted to return to England until 1656. JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century.
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Treaty of York – 1237
In 1237 Alexander II signs the Treaty of York with Henry III of England ... exception of Berwick-Upon-Tweed (annexed by England in 1482). Video: A history of Scotland: Hammers of the Scots.