Welcome to the York House Society's website.

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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.

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, at a small charge.

• Friday 9 July 2010: York House Society meeting, 8.00pm
  Guest speaker: Tony Kirkham, head of the Arboretum and Horticultural Services in the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew

• Friday 16 July 2010: York House Gardens Tour, 8.45am Meet by the statues

• This summer in the gardens:

A Midsummer Night's Dream photo ©RSS

RICHMOND SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY Summer Production: A Midsummer Night's Dream 25-31 July The RSS's annual open air show is always held in York House Gardens. This year, it will take place in the Fountain Garden, rather than the sunken lawn by the house. See the RSS website for ticket information and performance times.

• Friday 8 October 2010: meeting, 8.00pm
  Guest speaker: Prof Paul Leonard, Brunel University, on water quality and water management in the Thames valley

• Friday 15 October 2010: York House Gardens Tour, 8.45am Meet by the statues

• Friday 19 November 2010: AGM and ordinary meeting, 8.00pm
  Guest speaker: Professor Michael Lee: York House, its history and setting

• Friday 14 January 2011: Twelfth Night Dinner. The Society's annual gala event.

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