Welcome to the York House Society's website.

York House location

The York House Society is Twickenham's oldest amenity society. It was formed in 1922, dedicated to saving York House from demolition. The Grade II listed building is now the headquarters of London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Parts of it are open on occasions, and can be rented for weddings and events. The York House Society continues to be active in the community, with special interests in central Twickenham, York House and its environs and the neighbouring Thames riverside. Lady Panufnik is the patron, and Jean Cranswick is president.

News Update: Naked Ladies cleaned

Keeping the statues in good condition, and cleaning them without damaging the surface of the marble, is a constant worry. The specialist contractors have given them a pressure wash which removes most of the potentially damaging growth, without having to resort to abrasives or scrubbing.

Cleaning in progress, 20th March

Result! Much better, 8 April

Programme of Activities

The Society meets regularly at York House, and carries on a range of activities throughout the year. Evening meetings start at 8.00pm, and guests are welcome.

• Friday 8 June 2012: Summer Reception

• Friday 6 July 2012: Ordinary Meeting plus tour of Kneller Hall

• Friday 13 July 2012: Tour of York House Gardens - meet by the fountains at 8.45am

• Richmond Shakespeare Society Outdoor Summer Production of Romeo and Juliet
  In the fountain gardens, Sunday 15th to Saturday 21st July 2012 (not Wednesday 18th). Matinee 21st July.
  For information and how to book, see the RSS's website

• Friday 5 October 2012: Ordinary Meeting
  Rachel Tranter and the Borough's Art Collection, at Orleans Gallery

• Friday 16 November 2012: Ordinary Meeting & AGM
  Guest speaker: Helen Montgomery-Smith : Makaton teaching method

• Friday 23 November 2012: Tour of York House Gardens - meet by the fountains at 8.45am

The back of the house, the terrace and the sunken garden. Photo ©Yvonne Hewett