Dr William Arthur Evelyn

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.