York House
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York House was traditionally the name given, often temporarily, to houses in London, England occupied by holders of the title of Duke of York, which is traditionally bestowed on the second sons of English and British monarchs. Royal residences which have been known as York House, listed by their current or last names, include:
- The Albany in Piccadilly
- Cumberland House in Pall Mall
- Dover House in Whitehall
- Lancaster House in Pall Mall
- York House a wing of St. James's Palace which retains the name.
There was also a York House in the Strand at one time, but it was not a royal residence.
In addition to this there is a York House in the London suburb of Twickenham, which now serves as the town hall, a tourist attraction, wedding venue and filming location. It was not a royal residence, but was later officially re-opened by a Duke of York. [1]
There is a York House School at Redheath in Croxley Green Hertfordshire. [2], and another at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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