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York, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

Fairfax House

 
 
Fairfax House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018
1. Fairfax House Marker
Inscription.
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.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.
 
Location. 53° 57.405′ N, 1° 4.808′ W. Marker is in York, England. Marker is at the intersection of Castlegate and Tower Street, on the right when traveling north on Castlegate. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: York, England YO1 9RN, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St George’s Hall Cinema (here, next to this marker); Castlegate House (a few steps from this marker); Coppergate (within shouting distance of this marker); Courthouse Memorial Stone (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); This Memorial Stone (about 120 meters away); Clifford’s Tower (about 150 meters away); Frankie Howerd (about 150 meters away); Cumberland House (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.
 
Also see . . .
1. Fairfax House. (Submitted on October 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Fairfax House on Wikipedia.
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(Submitted on October 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
Fairfax House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018
2. Fairfax House
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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