The History of York, England

York, in the country of England is a very historical place. York attracts visitors from within the United Kingdom as well as from all over the world. Tourist attractions include York castle museum, York Minster, and the national railway museum.

During the Roman Conquest of Great Britain tribes known as the Brigantes, and the Parisii occupied the land. The Ninth Legion conquered the Brigantes in AD 71, thus York was then founded. The Ninth Legion built a fortress named Castra on the River Ouse, near wear it met the River Foss. Most of the foundations now lay under the foundations of York Minster.

In the 7th century the first Minister church was built. It was built primarily for the Baptism of Edwin, Anglo Saxon King of Northumbria. In the midst of the Norhumbrian Civil war York was captured by the Vikings. York became a major river port during the take over of the Vikings.

William the conquerer then took over in 1069. At this time the Normans built a new Minster at a different location. Archbishop Thomas was later to build the new Minister, as it is today. Trading was a major part of York economy due to King Henry l granting the first charter. Wool was a prosperous commodity in the trading field.

The Jews sought sanctuary in Clifford's Tower, in the year 1190. Preparations were made to storm the castle, and as a result a fire was started. 150 Jews lost their lives.

Some of Yorks most historical building were built in the late middle ages. The Merchant Adventurers Hall was built in 1368. York Minster was built in stages between 1220 and 1472. The Guild Hall in 1453. St Williams college was built to house priests of the Minster in 1461.