York House, Twickenham, England

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Brief description of site

York House has an early-20th-century garden with 19th-century elements, forming the setting for a 17th-century town mansion, now used as a wedding venue.

Brief history of site

By 1661, York House was one of the largest houses in Twickenham. James Webber of Welbeck Street acquired the House in 1788 and improved both it and the grounds. A description of 1797 records that to the north of the house was a paddock, with a formal kitchen garden adjacent to the east, while to the south of the house lay a lawn with a gravelled terrace walk at its southern end. In 1906, York House was bought by Sir Ratan Tata, who undertook substantial alterations to the gardens. In 1924 York House was acquired by Twickenham Urban District Council and was converted for council use. The York House gardens became a public open space in perpetuity.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	176	Grid Ref:	TQ166734
Latitude:	51.44759	Longitude:	-0.323503

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