York is a cathedral city in North Yorkshire, England, with Roman origins, sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss. The city has many historic buildings and other structures, such as a minster, castle, and city walls. It is the largest settlement and the administrative centre of the wider City of York district. It is located 27 miles north-east of Leeds, 90 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne and 207 miles north of London. York's built-up area had a recorded population of 141,685 in 2021.
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