Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Dr William Arthur Evelyn
In or near York.
Dr William Arthur Evelyn — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Phil Champion — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- York · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Dr William Arthur Evelyn memorial, you can take a train to York station, which is 0.8 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is YO1 7EW.
About
Dr William Arthur Evelyn is a memorial located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Dr William Arthur Evelyn is part of the York Art Gallery, which showcases a variety of art exhibitions and collections. Visitors can explore the gallery's offerings, including special exhibitions and events throughout the year.
From the Wikipedia article
William Arthur Evelyn (4 October 1860 – 6 January 1935) was a historian of York, England. He championed the preservation and conservation of the city’s architectural and archaeological heritage. He also gathered an extensive collection of paintings, drawings and photographs of the city. The artworks were later sold to York Art Gallery. The Evelyn collection of photographs are now cared for by the Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.9636, -1.0865
- District
- York
- Parish
- York, unparished area
- Postcode
- YO1 7EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Central
- Nearest railway station
- York — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Wednesday - Sunday
- Official site
- www.yorkartgallery.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13527439986 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Dr William Arthur Evelyn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dr William Arthur Evelyn?
- Dr William Arthur Evelyn is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO1 7EW), in the parish of York, unparished area.
- What is Dr William Arthur Evelyn?
- Dr William Arthur Evelyn — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dr William Arthur Evelyn?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO1 7EW.
- Is Dr William Arthur Evelyn free to visit?
- Yes, Dr William Arthur Evelyn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dr William Arthur Evelyn?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO1 7EW.