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York (local i/ˈjɔːk/) is a walled city, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events throughout much of its two millennia of existence. The city offers a wealth of historic attractions, of which York Minster is the most prominent, and a variety of cultural and sporting activities.
The city was founded by the Romans in 71 AD, under the name of Eboracum. It became in turn the capital of the Roman province of Britannia Inferior, and of the kingdoms of Northumbria and Jorvik. In the Middle Ages, York grew as a major wool trading centre and became the capital of the northern ecclesiastical province of the Church of England, a role it has retained.
In the 19th century York became a hub of the railway network and a confectionery manufacturing centre. In recent decades, the economy of York has moved from being dominated by its confectionery and railway-related industries to one that provides services. The University of York and health services have become major employers, whilst tourism has become an important element of the local economy.
Francine York (August 26, 1938 – ) is an American movie actress.
She was born Francine Yerich, the daughter of Frank and Sophie Yerich, in Aurora, Minnesota. At an early age she developed an interest in performance. She won a local beauty contest then placed first runner-up in the Miss Minnesota pageant. After attempting a career as an airline stewardess, then winning the Miss San Francisco beauty contest and working as a model, she became an actress.
Her first film credit was for the 1961 The Right Approach by director David Butler, but her first appearance in a feature film was in Secret File: Hollywood (1962). After receiving a good review for her role in The Sergeant was a Lady (1961), this led to a series of roles opposite Jerry Lewis: Its Only Money (1962), The Nutty Professor (1963), The Disorderly Orderly (1964), The Family Jewels (1965) and Cracking Up (1982). She played roles in the comedic film Bedtime Story (1964) with Marlon Brando and David Niven, then in Tickle Me (1965) with Elvis Presley. Francine then won a role in the critically acclaimed television series Slattery's People. She had a starring role in the science fiction film Space Monster (1965).