069 - The Treasurer's house is situated just off the narrow street that I included in my project on Friday 11th May.
In medieval times the Treasurer's House was the home of treasurers of York Minster. It served in this capacity until 1547, after which it passed through a number of private owners.
The present house bears little resemblance to the original structure as there has been much rebuilding. The house was restored to its present state by Frank Green, a wealthy local industrialist, between 1897 and 1930.
The house and its contents were given to the National Trust in 1930, when its owner retired and moved away from York. It is now open to the public between March and October, and it is well worth exploring.
So rumour has it! - supposedly the Roman soldiers were cut off at the knees, because the Roman road surface level was about 18 inches below the level of the cellar floor. This and various other sightings have led to a boom in ghost tours in the city, and even a ghost cruise on the river!
Thank you Sue, spring is here but there are lots of late running April showers!
Thank you Lisa
So rumour has it! - supposedly the Roman soldiers were cut off at the knees, because the Roman road surface level was about 18 inches below the level of the cellar floor. This and various other sightings have led to a boom in ghost tours in the city, and even a ghost cruise on the river!
Glad you like it - the richness of the limestone that this is built of makes it very photogenic
Thank you Marie - I enjoy reading the background to photos on here, so I like to provide background info for others
Thank you - it's a lovely house and garden
It's a fascinating place. The statue here is one of a number in the gardens there
Thank you Sarah. I love the light on Magnesian Limestone too. It almost glows in the sun, and develops a beautiful cream glow in evening light