The History of Gray’s Court

Possibly the oldest continuously occupied house in Britain, Grays Court’s history started in Norman times when Archbishop Thomas of Bayeux assigned the place to the Minster’s treasurer. After the Reformation, the house passed through the hands of many illustrious residents, including the Seymour family, Lord Fairfax, and the Gray family. This course will study the ‘biography’ of this remarkable building through which the whole history of York can be unveiled and it is intended to finish with a visit to the Court’s courtyard and gardens.

Tutor: Cristina Figueredo BA MA PhD

Term: Autumn

Day: Saturday

Time: 10am-4.30pm

Start Date: 28 October 2023

No. of weeks: 1

Full fee: £52

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