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17 June 2008
A Taste for China
A stunning exhibition drawing on private and public collections throughout the country to show examples of early Chinese imports.
A Taste for China
A stunning exhibition drawing on private and public collections throughout the country to show examples of early Chinese imports.
19 May 2008
Crusoe scenes to be filmed at Fairfax House
Fairfax House will be one of the settings for the new Robinson Crusoe TV series
Crusoe scenes to be filmed at Fairfax House
Fairfax House will be one of the settings for the new Robinson Crusoe TV series
29 April 2008
Are You Sitting on a Fortune?
Have your treasures valued at special Bonhams Auctioneers event.
Are You Sitting on a Fortune?
Have your treasures valued at special Bonhams Auctioneers event.
3 March 2008
Flowers at Fairfax House this Autumn
Flowers Festival at Fairfax House, inspired by the 18th century architecture and decoration of the House.
Flowers at Fairfax House this Autumn
Flowers Festival at Fairfax House, inspired by the 18th century architecture and decoration of the House.
21 February 2008
A Passion for Building
Touring exhibition of paintings, watercolours and drawings, curated by the Sir John Soane’s Museum in London.
A Passion for Building
Touring exhibition of paintings, watercolours and drawings, curated by the Sir John Soane’s Museum in London.
18 February 2008
York Residents May Treat!
York Residents can visit three Historic Houses for free in May
York Residents May Treat!
York Residents can visit three Historic Houses for free in May
1 February 2008
The Influences of China on Georgian Life
The Influences of China on Georgian Life
16 October 2007
English Ceramics: A Country House Collection Comes to Town
English Ceramics from Rode Hall on display at Fairfax House
English Ceramics: A Country House Collection Comes to Town
English Ceramics from Rode Hall on display at Fairfax House
10 October 2007
The Fairfax Ensemble Release First CD
A CD of Georgian musical entertainment has been released by The Fairfax Ensemble
The Fairfax Ensemble Release First CD
A CD of Georgian musical entertainment has been released by The Fairfax Ensemble
24 August 2007
Georgian Ball for York School Children
Large scale George Ball to be held in York for the first since 1951 during the Festival of Britain.
Georgian Ball for York School Children
Large scale George Ball to be held in York for the first since 1951 during the Festival of Britain.
23 August 2007
Celebrating National Grandparents Day!
Grandparents and grandchildren are invited to a special tour at Fairfax House to celebration Grandparents Day on Sunday 9 September
Celebrating National Grandparents Day!
Grandparents and grandchildren are invited to a special tour at Fairfax House to celebration Grandparents Day on Sunday 9 September
16 August 2007
English Ceramics: A Country House Collection Comes to Town
English Ceramics from Rode Hall Cheshire on display at Fairfax House
English Ceramics: A Country House Collection Comes to Town
English Ceramics from Rode Hall Cheshire on display at Fairfax House
12 July 2007
York Collectors Show Treasures
Adam Bowett of ‘Antiques Roadshow’ fame, looks at two important York collections.
York Collectors Show Treasures
Adam Bowett of ‘Antiques Roadshow’ fame, looks at two important York collections.
7 June 2007
Old Royal Gets The Acid Touch in New Exhibition
Georgian satirist, James Gillray prints on display at Fairfax House.
Old Royal Gets The Acid Touch in New Exhibition
Georgian satirist, James Gillray prints on display at Fairfax House.
13 May 2007
Explore Fairfax House On-Line
Fairfax House launches its new website today at www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk
Explore Fairfax House On-Line
Fairfax House launches its new website today at www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk
1 February 2007
Flog It at Fairfax To Be Broadcast
BBC 2's well know antiques programme will feature Fairfax House.
Flog It at Fairfax To Be Broadcast
BBC 2's well know antiques programme will feature Fairfax House.
26 January 2007
Staff Spring into Action!
What happens during the winter cleaning programme at Fairfax House.
Staff Spring into Action!
What happens during the winter cleaning programme at Fairfax House.
23 January 2007
York Residents May Treat
Resident have the chance for a free visit to Fairfax House in May.
York Residents May Treat
Resident have the chance for a free visit to Fairfax House in May.
1 December 2006
Young People Celebrate Christmas at Fairfax House
Local primary school children sing Christmas Carols in the magnificent Fairfax House setting.
Young People Celebrate Christmas at Fairfax House
Local primary school children sing Christmas Carols in the magnificent Fairfax House setting.
27 November 2006
It's a Fairfax House Christmas, by George!
A chance to see how the Georgians celebrated Christmas.
It's a Fairfax House Christmas, by George!
A chance to see how the Georgians celebrated Christmas.
15 September 2006
Motorcycling and Lord Fairfax of Cameron
Lord Fairfax of Cameron shares stories about his extraordinary travels.
Motorcycling and Lord Fairfax of Cameron
Lord Fairfax of Cameron shares stories about his extraordinary travels.
1 May 2006
New Decorative Arts Tours for New Season
New 2006 season announced with special decorative arts tours featuring in the programme of events
New Decorative Arts Tours for New Season
New 2006 season announced with special decorative arts tours featuring in the programme of events
26 February 2006
Important English Glass Given to York Civic Trust
Glass collection given to York Civic Trust.
Important English Glass Given to York Civic Trust
Glass collection given to York Civic Trust.
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