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: York House Gardens

In the 2011 London in Bloom Awards, York House Gardens won a Silver Gilt in the Park of the Year category. Congratulations to Reg Leach and the team who care for the gardens and keep them looking so nice.

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 13 January 2012: Twelfth Night Dinner
  Tickets are £45.00 and are still available from the Hon Secretary, John Armstrong.

• Friday 17 February 2012: Ordinary Meeting
  Guest Speaker: Police Borough Commander Clive Chalk, on policing the Olympics and large events

• Friday 24 February 2012: Tour of York House Gardens - meet by the fountains at 8.45am

• Friday 30 March 2012: Ordinary Meeting
  Guest Speaker: James Heather, Ham Hydro, and the installation of hydro power turbines on the River Thames at Teddington Weir.

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

• Friday 8 June 2012: Summer Reception

• Friday 6 July 2012: Ordinary Meeting
  Venue TBC

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

• Friday 5 October 2012: Ordinary Meeting
  Guest speaker and venue TBC

• Friday 16 November 2012: Ordinary Meeting & ACM
  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