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Talk by Dr Jane Grenville Revising a classic of architectural history: updating Nikolaus Pevsner’s volume on the North Riding, part of his acclaimed series, “The Buildings of England”.

Mansion House, High Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1DG

  • 19 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking preferred

Dr Jane Grenville will talk about her work undertaking a complete revision of Pevsner’s original book The North Riding of Yorkshire. Light refreshments to follow.

Dr Jane Grenville is an honorary professor at the University of York and will talk about her work undertaking a complete revision of Sir Nicholaus Pevsner's book The North Riding of Yorkshire, covering an area from the Westmorland border to the edges of York.
Towns covered include Whitby, Scarborough and Richmond, and different architectural styles from Castle Howard, the abbey at Rievaulx and the garden city at new Earswick.
Tea and coffee will be available after the talk.

Timings & Tours

Friday 19 September:
2.30pm

Location & directions

Mansion House, High Street, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 1DG

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions:
Pre booking is only required for people needing assistance to go downstairs
Booking contact name:
Jackie Gladden
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking opens:
07 Jul 2025 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
18 Sep 2025 01:00 AM

Accessibility details

Because of fire regulations, only one person who requires assistance with going downstairs is allowed on the first floor. If anyone needs assistance they need to book in . Access for people with a disability is via the Tourist Information Office

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
80
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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