Fairfax House (York)
Fairfax House is a superb townhouse in th ancient city of York.
It is situated in Castlegate.
Built in the 18th century, it was acquired by York Civic Trust in 1983 and fully restored, having been rendered near to collapse by inappropriate use as a cinema and dance hall.
It has a richly decorated interior of plasterwork, wood and iron, and has a magnificent collection of Georgian furniture, clocks, porcelain and paintings.