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Who Are We?
York Georgian Society was founded in 1939 to promote the preservation and care, and to
foster the study and appreciation, of Georgian buildings in and around the City of York. It
is one of the oldest societies in the world devoted to the Georgian era, and the second oldest
such society in Great Britain outside London.
The Society’s remit extends beyond architecture and the crafts associated with building to
include the arts, culture and society of the period from 1660, the year of George I’s birth, to
1837, the year of William IV’s death.
Events
Thu, 27 MarThe RetreatYork Georgian Society invites you to join us for an afternoon getting to know The Retreat, prior to its conversion to residential use. This is a rare chance to see inside the historic mental healthcare facility famous for pioneering the humane treatment of patients in the 18th century.
Sat, 12 AprYorkYork is well known for its pioneering approach to conservation and heritage led regeneration. From Esher to the UK World Heritage Tentative List, conservation of York's past has long dominated its planning agenda. But how successful has it been in retaining what makes the city special?
Wed, 09 JulFarnley HallJoin York Georgian Society on a visit to Farnley Hall, a 17th century house extended and remodelled by John Carr in the 1780s.
Sat, 16 AugWeston HallJoin York Georgian Society for a tour of Weston Hall and afternoon tea in this intriguing building, showcasing an eclectic mixture of architectural styles from the 15th to the 19th centuries.
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