Richard, the last monarch of the House of York, grew up at Middleham Castle in the Yorkshire Dales and visited York several times during his short reign.

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The 560 entries include Renaissance-themed bed-and-breakfasts as well as historic landmarks such as Belvedere Castle in New York City's Central Park.

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However, Steve Bryson, from developers Centros, which is planning a 400, 000 sq ft (37, 161 sq m) shopping centre at Castle Piccadilly, York, said the extent of the plans for Monks Cross would have a "big impact" on city centre trade.

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Enter: this regal weeknight escape to Belhurst Castle in picturesque Geneva, New York.

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Martin Kessman alleged in a complaint filed on September 7 that he is tired of waiting for the company to upgrade his local White Castle restaurant in Nanuet, New York, to accommodate his bulk.

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He said he believed the retail sector in York was in a strong position and units in the Castle Piccadilly scheme would let quickly.

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Consider OHEKA Castle and Estate in Huntington, New York, one of many architectural masterpieces around the country available as a backdrop to your big day.

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