John Bowes Morrell bronze plaque

This bronze commemorative plaque records: Bowes Morrell House. One of the best examples of a late 14th century timber-framed house of unusual plan, of which there is no known parallel in the city. Acquired by York Conservation Trust in 2004 and restored by them, it is named after John Bowes Morrell (1873-1963), co-founder of the Trust, a former Sheriff, twice Lord Mayor and Honorary Freeman of this City. Recorded plaque organisation: York Conservation Trust.

John Bowes Morrell was a prominent civic leader in York, serving as Sheriff, twice Lord Mayor, and an Honorary Freeman, and co-founded the York Conservation Trust to preserve historical buildings like Bowes Morrell House.