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Barley Hall: great hall

A street in York, North Yorkshire, England, with the towers of York Minster in the background.

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Queen Elizabeth II on her Coronation Day (June 2, 1953) holding the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross in her right hand the Orb in her left, in an embroidered and beaded dress by Norman Hartnell, a crimson velvet mantle edged with ermine fur, with the Coronation ring, the Coronation necklace, and the Imperial State Crown. The backdrop depicts the interior of Westminster Abbey; photograph by Cecil Beaton. (British royals)

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla (Camilla, Queen Consort) wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Coronation of King Charles in London, England on May 6, 2023

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VAN, TURKEY - OCTOBER 25: A building and car ruined during the earthquake of Van-Ercis on October 25, 2011 in Van, Turkey. It is 604 killed and 4152 injured in Van-Ercis Earthquake.

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Olympics set company outlines expansion plans near Tockwith • Mar. 23, 2025, 11:40 AM ET (BBC)

York church hall to be replaced in £760K project • Mar. 22, 2025, 2:34 AM ET (BBC)

Concern over rise in alcohol-related harm in York • Mar. 10, 2025, 8:05 AM ET (BBC)

York: Teenager who died after entering River Ouse named by police • Mar. 6, 2025, 7:37 AM ET (BBC)

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Barley Hall: great hall

A street in York, North Yorkshire, England, with the towers of York Minster in the background.

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English language school promotion illustration. Silhouette of a man advertises or sells shouts in a megaphone and emerging from the flag of the United Kingdom (Union Jack).

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What’s the Difference Between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?

Union Jack flag of Great Britain, united kingdom

What’s the Difference Between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?