Situated on the River Ouse, York evolved from Eboracum, a Roman City and military base established at the end of the 1st century AD. York later became a Saxon settlement before falling to Viking invaders in 837 when it was known as Jorvic. Following the Norman invasion King William 1st built two castles along the River Ouse. The stone replacement for one of these was Clifford's Tower which still stands today.

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 Throughout the history of the British Army its units have always retained close ties with their local communities. They recruit from specific areas and, when based out of area, they regularly visit their “home” region to keep up old friendships.

Perhaps the closest link between the Army and the civilian community is through the Territorial Army, whose members are both full time civilians and soldiers in their own time. They bring to the Army many benefits and do much to maintain and encourage the co-operation and support of the local communities.

The British Army is not only famed the world over for its professionalism in operations, but also for its displays of military grandeur. On ceremonial duties the full splendour of the Army is put on public display. Soldiers from 15 (NE) Brigade, and their Royal Naval and Air Force colleagues across the region, play an important part in ceremonial duties and events, which are as much a part of the fabric of Sevice life as operations.