What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: Fairfax House. Built in 1755-1762 by John Carr for Viscount Fairfax of Emley. It was restored in 1983/84 by York Civic Trust and contains the famous Noel Terry Collection of Georgian furniture. The House is open to the public. Recorded plaque organisation: York Civic Trust.
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Photo credits
- Andy Farrington, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Gordon Hatton, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Phil Champion, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Alan Murray-Rust, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Matthew Paris, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- DS Pugh, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jeremy Howat, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rude Health, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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