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Come and unlock the splendour within the finest Georgian town house in England. A classical architectural masterpiece of its age, Fairfax House was originally the winter home of Viscount Fairfax. Its richly decorated interior was designed by York's most distinguished eighteenth-century architect, John Carr.

Extensively adapted in the twentieth century as a cinema and dance hall, Fairfax House was saved from decay and returned to its former glory by York Civic Trust in 1982-84.

Today, Fairfax House once more transports you to the splendour of city-living in Georgian York, the centre of polite society. The superb Noel Terry collection of furniture, clocks, paintings and decorative arts, described by Christie's as one of the finest private collections of the twentieth century, perfectly complements the house, bringing it to life and creating a special lived-in feeling.

With an exciting programme of special events and changing exhibitions, there is always a reason to visit Fairfax House.

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LECTURE: ARCANA FAIRFAXIANA

Wednesday 30 May 2012

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EXHIBITION: VIEWS OF YORK

Sunday 1 April 2012 - Friday 31 August 2012

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WELCOME TO THE 2012 SEASON AT FAIRFAX HOUSE

The new season at Fairfax House has begun! We will have an exciting and varied programme of events for the spring and summer of 2012, and after a record-breaking year in 2011 we look forward to welcoming new and returning visitors in the months ahead. For full details of the new season at Fairfax House please visit our What's On section, or download our Spring/Summer 2012 Brochure (PDF) by clicking here. To book for any event please download and print a Booking Form (PDF), and for any further information please do not hestitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you in 2012!

VOLUNTEER AT FAIRFAX HOUSE

Fairfax House is currently looking for people in and around York with a passion for history and a flair for sharing their enthusiasm with others to join our team of volunteers. Various roles are available within our volunteering team, from acting as guides and room hosts to administration and costumed work. Please click on 'volunteer at Fairfax House' above for more information.

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