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Historic Building sights in York

  1. A

    Treasurer's House

    The Treasurer's House was home to the York Minster's medieval treasurers. Substantially rebuilt in the 17th and 18th centuries, the 13 rooms here house a fine collection of furniture and provide a good insight into 18th-century life. The house is also the setting for one of the city's most enduring ghost stories: during the 1950s a plumber working in the basement swore he saw a band of Roman soldiers walking through the walls. His story remains popular if unproven – but you can explore the cellar to find out.

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  2. B

    Merchant Adventurers' Hall

    One of the most handsome timber-framed buildings in Europe, built between 1357 and 1361. Displays include oil paintings and antique silver, but the building itself is the star.

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  3. C

    Fairfax House

    Built in 1762 by John Carr (of Harewood House fame), Fairfax House contains a superb collection of Georgian furniture.

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