York Conservation Trust
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The York Conservation Trust buys and restores important old buildings in York
, many of which would have crumbled out of existence years ago had it not been for the trust's intervention. It is "yet another legacy for which we must thank former Lord Mayor John Bowes Morrell
".
"JBM" started acquiring old buildings when he bought Sir Thomas Herbert's old house on Pavement (York) in 1943. Together with his brother, Cuthbert, JBM set up the Ings Property Company, a not-for-profit exercise in practical conservation. In 1976 this company was given charitable status and evolved into York Conservation Trust.
The trust owns properties throughout York in streets such as Walmgate, Micklegate
, Low Ousegate, Goodramgate, Gillygate and Stonegate. Among its portfolio are the Red House in Duncombe Place, the York Assembly Rooms
in Blake Street. Recent acquisitions include Bowes Morrell House, Walmgate, and 56 Bootham, better known as York Register Office.
All the trustees are related to John Bowes Morrell. Three of them are his grandsons, and six his great grandchildren. Although they do not live locally any more, they regularly return to York for trust meetings. One property the Trust would dearly have loved to buy was JB Morrell's old home, Burton Croft. However, developers Barratt Developments
have demolished this Victorian mansion on Burton Stone Lane.
York
York is a walled city, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events throughout much of its two millennia of existence...
, many of which would have crumbled out of existence years ago had it not been for the trust's intervention. It is "yet another legacy for which we must thank former Lord Mayor John Bowes Morrell
John Bowes Morrell
John Bowes Morrell was a York author and historian. He was Lord Mayor of York and a leading figure in the local movement to establish a university in York. The "JBM Library" at the University of York is named after him....
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"JBM" started acquiring old buildings when he bought Sir Thomas Herbert's old house on Pavement (York) in 1943. Together with his brother, Cuthbert, JBM set up the Ings Property Company, a not-for-profit exercise in practical conservation. In 1976 this company was given charitable status and evolved into York Conservation Trust.
The trust owns properties throughout York in streets such as Walmgate, Micklegate
Micklegate
Micklegate is a street in the City of York, England. The name means "Great Street", "Gate" coming from the Old Norse gata, or street. Micklegate lies on the Western side of the River Ouse, Yorkshire, and holds the southern entrance into the city, Micklegate Bar, through which many monarchs have...
, Low Ousegate, Goodramgate, Gillygate and Stonegate. Among its portfolio are the Red House in Duncombe Place, the York Assembly Rooms
York Assembly Rooms
The York Assembly Rooms is an 18th century assembly rooms building in York, England, originally used as a place for high class social gatherings in the city....
in Blake Street. Recent acquisitions include Bowes Morrell House, Walmgate, and 56 Bootham, better known as York Register Office.
All the trustees are related to John Bowes Morrell. Three of them are his grandsons, and six his great grandchildren. Although they do not live locally any more, they regularly return to York for trust meetings. One property the Trust would dearly have loved to buy was JB Morrell's old home, Burton Croft. However, developers Barratt Developments
Barratt Developments
Barratt Developments PLC is one of the largest residential property development companies in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1958 as Greensitt Bros. but control was later assumed by Sir Lawrie Barratt. It was originally based in Newcastle upon Tyne but is now located at David Wilson's former...
have demolished this Victorian mansion on Burton Stone Lane.