The
Archbishop of York is the episcopal leader of northern
England. His see is
York Minster in central
York and his official residence is the
Archbishop's Palace in
Bishopthorpe. The Province of York includes the 12 Dioceses north of the
Midlands as well as the Diocese of Southwell (
Nottinghamshire) and the Diocese of Sodor (the
Isle of Man). The Archbishop is also a member of the
House of Lords.