York Society Walking Tours: Women of York

York Society President Rob Garton Smith discusses eight women, their buildings and their role in the history of York.

York Society Walking Tours: Avon Terrace Walk

WALKING TOUR York Society Walking Tours: Avon Terrace Walk Avon Terrace represents a golden mile of Victorian and Federation buildings, beautifully preserved and unique in Western Australia. Rob Garton Smith, President of the York Society, will be running a walking tour up and down this golden mile during this year’s Festival. The tour relates the […]

York Society Walking Tours: Arts & Crafts Buildings in York

WALKING TOUR York Society Walking Tours: Arts & Crafts Buildings in York The Arts and Crafts movement was a British movement in art, crafts, furniture and architecture from 1880 to 1910.  York is lucky to have six Arts and Crafts buildings, all designed by Government architect George Temple-Poole. During this year’s York Festival, the President […]