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York Civic Trust: Community, culture and nature

Talk

Andrew Morrison, York Civic Trust

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Event date
Monday 19 October 2026, 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Location
In-person only
Room BS/005, the Bowland Auditorium, Berrick Saul Building, Campus West, University of York (Map)
Audience
Open to alumni, staff, students, the public
Admission
Free admission, booking required

Event details

The Sheldon Memorial Trust Lecture

A lecture from Andrew Morrison, chief executive officer of the York Civic Trust in celebration of the Trust's 80th birthday.

Oliver Sheldon and the York Civic Trust have a long shared history. Sheldon was one of the founding members of the Civic Trust with a deep interest in conservation. It was his role as first chairman and secretary which led the Civic Trust to name a historic house in Aldwark  the Oliver Sheldon house in his honour.

About the speaker

Andrew Morrison has been Chief Executive of York Civic Trust for seven years. Previously he held senior leadership roles in cultural and natural heritage organisations both large and small. Working across the North of England for over 30 years he has seen the impact that communities can have in positively developing places.  

Partners

Sheldon Memorial Trust

Venue details

Wheelchair accessible

Hearing loop