York is a cathedral city located in North Yorkshire, England. Situated at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss, it serves as the traditional county town of Yorkshire and functions as the administrative centre of the City of York district. The city is positioned approximately 27 miles north-east of Leeds, 90 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne, and 207 miles north of London.
The city has Roman origins and is characterized by a wealth of historic structures. Notable landmarks include the minster, the castle, and the city walls, all of which are designated as Grade I listed buildings. As of the 2021 census, the recorded population of York's built-up area was 141,685.