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Let Fairfax House transport you to the glory days of city-living in eighteenth century York. Once the elegant townhouse of Ann Fairfax and her father, Fairfax House boasts richly decorated interiors and exceptional stucco ceilings, standing today as a masterpiece of Georgian design and architecture. Our rooms invite you to step directly into the past […]
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Taking in highlights from the exceptional collection and exploring the rich stories of Fairfax House, our Friday Guided Tour offers a fascinating introduction to our history and magnificent interiors. You'll be led through the house by an expert volunteer guide, who will be on hand to answer any questions. Friday Guided Tours take place at […]
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Celebrate this Lady Day with York’s finest Georgians. In the eighteenth-century Lady Day marked a significant time of year: tax and bills were due but more importantly spring was on its way. It was also the Feast of the Annunciation - a day of deep significance for the devout Fairfax family. It was a time […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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