What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: This house was designed and built by William Carr in the middle of the 18th Century with extensions in the 19th Century. Faithfully restored by Derek Edmund Thornton 1985. Recorded plaque organisation: York Civic Trust.
William Carr was an 18th-century architect known for his contributions to Georgian architecture; he designed and built this house in the middle of the 18th century, showcasing his skills in the popular architectural style of the era.
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Photo: Keith Seabridge · CC BY 2.0