Monthly Archives: May 2011

Coming up at Fairfax House: Meet the Fairfaxes, and a festival of flowers

Posted on 28 May 2011 by Fairfax House

During the coming week there will be three opportunities to Meet the Fairfaxes, on Monday 30 May, Wednesday 1 June and Friday 3 June, at 3:30 pm. This is an opportunity to step into the 18th century at Fairfax House … Continue reading →

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Music of the Grand Tour: concerts on 27 May and 17 June 2011

Posted on 25 May 2011 by Fairfax House

Don’t forget about the forthcoming concerts taking place at Fairfax House on 27 May and 17 June, in which the Fairfax House Ensemble – Josephine Peach, Amanda Crawley and Edwina Smith – will be playing wonderful music related to the … Continue reading →

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And what is that? No. 4: a stylish grate

Posted on 22 May 2011 by Fairfax House

All the rooms in Fairfax House, including the bedrooms, have relatively large and grand fireplaces, each of which provides a focal point for the room (we have previously discussed the magnificent fireplace in the Dining Room, for example, with its … Continue reading →

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Meet the Fairfaxes: step into the 18th century at Fairfax House

Posted on 17 May 2011 by Fairfax House

Meet the Fairfaxes: 30 May, 1 June and 3 June 2011 at 3:30 pm Step into the 18th century at Fairfax House, and enjoy a very special insight into Georgian life, above and below stairs! Meet Lord Fairfax in person, … Continue reading →

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Music of the Grand Tour: a concert series at Fairfax House

Posted on 12 May 2011 by Fairfax House

Fairfax House is celebrating the Grand Tour, that epitome of eighteenth-century elite culture, with two wonderful concerts which will take place in the Saloon and will feature two of the instruments from the Noel Terry collection of furniture: the Kirsham … Continue reading →

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Free York Residents Week, 7-13 May

Posted on 3 May 2011 by Fairfax House

Free admission to Fairfax House for York residents during 7-13 May 2011 Residents of York can visit Fairfax House for FREE during the week of 7-13 May 2011! This is because Fairfax House is closed in January and early February … Continue reading →

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