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Visit the Merchant Taylors Hall, a hidden medieval gem - free Open Day

3rd Mar 26, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Merchant Taylors' Hall Aldwark York YO1 7BX
Telephone:
01904 624889 Call Us
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Hall Open Day

The Hall and all it splendor

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About

A free to visit OPEN DAY.

An opportunity to explore this splendid medieval building, meet Members of the Company and see inside our lovely Company Hall.

SPECIAL event - watch Rob Oldfield, Member of the Company, as he uses goldleaf to gild; learn about gilding and how is has been used in the Hall.

Learn about the life stories of tailors past. Enjoy a colouring activity for children. Refreshments will be available at our pop-up cafe.

Enjoy a "performance" of our newly commissioned Soundscape... exploring in sound the 600 year history of the Hall and the Company. Come along at any time - the Soundscape will be broadcast regularly throughout the day.

Explore this amazing building, a hidden gem in the heart of the City of York. It was built in the fifteenth century and has been beautifully preserved. An ancient oak roof covers the main Hall and the small Hall. You can view unique stained glass, pictures and architecture.

Make use of our free-to-use digital Guide to help you explore the Hall and the history of Taylors in York. You can download it on site of use this link:

https://links.bloombergconnects.org/6Ggw/5jitntf0

You can also find out about the Company and its traditions.

If you are planning a wedding or other celebration, come and have a look and see if the Hall could be the right place for your event.

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