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The Roman Basilica

Roman Basilica

In 306AD, Constantine was visiting the fortress at York when his father died. The Sixth Legion immediately hailed him as Emperor, an event most likely to have happened in the …

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York Minster

York Minster

York Minster is one of the greatest cathedrals in northern Europe, and part of a tradition of sanctity that stretches back to antiquity. The present building is located on the …

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