In the early 19th century, the demand for bodies for medical training outstripped the regular supply, and the ‘Resurrection Men’ raised the recently buried and delivered them by various surreptitious means to the anatomists. A national trade, many instances of body snatching occurred in and around York, probably supplying Edinburgh University. Dr Peter Hogarth will […]
A Georgian Easter Visit Fairfax House this Easter holiday and find our rooms beautifully dressed for the Spring season. You’ll step back in time and discover each room as if the Fairfaxes have just stepped out, leaving their world behind for you to explore. Activities for children: Animal trail through the house to test your […]
Led by our curator, Dr Sarah Burnage, this special tour of Fairfax House takes a closer look at the museum’s extensive collections and glorious expression of Georgian architecture. Explore objects, furnishings, and artworks, and the decisions that shape how they are interpreted and displayed today. This tour offers more time for close looking, discussion, and […]
Join artist Freya Horsley for an afternoon lino printing workshop inspired by the collections at Fairfax House. The session begins with a curator-led tour of the House, giving participants the chance to look closely and choose an item from the collection as the starting point for their own design. Working in a small group, Freya […]
Stockeld Park is a grade one listed House built in the mid-18th century (and extended in the late 19th) with fine internal features and extensive parkland. Its history is a tale of scandal, adversity and recovery from cavalier stewardship. Friends will enjoy a rare private tour of the house, with its spectacular staircase, and the […]
Step inside Fairfax House this summer and discover a secret world hidden in plain sight. While the Fairfaxes are in residence, a group of mischievous mice have moved in, and are dancing, feasting, and making merry around the house. But these tiny revellers must stay out of sight so they’ve tucked themselves away in the […]
As is the centuries-old tradition, the Fairfax Family are inviting you as their neighbours and friends, to join for a Midsummer Day celebration. On the longest day of the year the House is alive with preparation. The household have lit the candles, prepared good food and gathered herbs to bring flavour, healing and protection for […]
Led by our curator, Dr Sarah Burnage, this special tour of Fairfax House takes a closer look at the museum’s stunning collection. Discover objects, furnishings, and artworks, and the decisions that shape how they are interpreted and displayed today. This tour offers more time for close looking, discussion, and insight into both Georgian life and […]
Fairfax House Friday 7 August 2.30 pm Talk: Includes tea, coffee & refreshments | £20 Timed to coincide with the Georgian Festival, the Friends of Fairfax House are invited to join a talk by Lottie Adcock of Dance the Past. York is fortunate to enjoy the Assembly Rooms and to have built a world first […]
As part of York's Georgian Festival see Fairfax House as never before. For this special weekend, we invite you to visit Fairfax House as the honoured guest of the Hon. Ann Fairfax. Step into her private world and experience her townhouse as she once knew it. Candlelit rooms, dressed for the season, are brought back […]
Guided by expert Richard Carr-Archer, York architect specialising in churches, we will visit St Helen’s Church Escrick (built 1856–57), St Helen’s Church Skipwith (c.960-c.1300) and St Helen’s Church Wheldrake (mostly rebuilt 1778–79). Three very different buildings but each with fascinating stories. Start at St Helen’s Church, Escrick, YO19 6EX Wed 16 Sept, 2pm Tour: Includes […]
A private view of the tapestries completed in 2021 for the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Stamford Bridge in Sept 1066. We will be given an introduction to the history of the tapestries and how they were created, after which we can examine the embroidered panels. Refreshments follow this opportunity to see one of […]
