York has quit a few timber framed buildings in it's city centre, and this imposing range can be found in Micklegate. They are owned by York Civic Trust. Their website says:
"These properties form a timber-framed range containing three separate tenements under one roof, parallel with Micklegate. They were restored in 1967 and without this action would probably not have survived for another ten years. The task was undertaken by Ings Property Company working in co-operation with York Corporation and the then Ministry of Public Building and Works. This group of buildings has always been regarded as one of the most important in the city, and is perhaps one of the best examples of the value of a group as opposed to individual buildings.
The Royal Commission on Historical Monuments believes the houses to be of late medieval date, pointing out that the double-jettied front, embattled bressumers and crown post roof are features of the late fifteenth or early sixteenth century."
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One of the nice things about both this building and others owned by the York Civic Trust is that new uses have been found for them, giving them a more secure future than if they were preserved as museum pieces.
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Thank you for all your lovely comments, they are very much appreciated!
One of the nice things about both this building and others owned by the York Civic Trust is that new uses have been found for them, giving them a more secure future than if they were preserved as museum pieces.
Ian
Ian