Building record MYO4123 - Poppleton Villa

Summary

Former farm (1810) extended to accommodate a collection of paintings for John Burton many of which were bequeathed to the City and now hang in the Art Gallery in Exhibition Square. Sir Robert Newbold Kay, Lord Mayor of York 1924/25 was also associated with the building. Home to the first pre school Play Group in York in 1964. Nominated for inclusion on the Local List of Heritage Assets.

Location

Grid reference Centred SE 5697 5321 (20m by 23m)
Map sheet SE55SE
Civil Parish Upper Poppleton, City of York, North Yorkshire
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

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Record last edited

Feb 25 2015 4:03PM

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