York

York district covers the city of York and surrounding suburbs in Yorkshire and The Humber. The River Ouse runs through the centre, separating riverside streets and bridges. The medieval core is ringed by stone city walls that extend about 3.4 kilometres and include gates such as Micklegate Bar and Bootham Bar. York Minster occupies the central precinct; its stained-glass windows and vaulted nave draw visitors. Narrow lanes known as the Shambles and a network of snickelways link the streets and yards around Clifford's Tower, the motte of the Norman castle.
Archaeological work at Coppergate recovered artefacts that underpin the Jorvik Viking Centre. The National Railway Museum and York Station sit close to the river and handle regional services. The University of York lies to the south-east at Heslington and shapes housing, research and campus land use within the district. Local economy combines tourism, education and transport sectors, while suburbs, industrial estates and riverfront housing extend beyond the historic walls.