by Lauren Marshall | Jan 13, 2022 | Uncategorised
The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall has accumulated many treasures over the centuries: art, artefacts, architecture and the stories of those who have passed through its walls. This series seeks to shine a spotlight on the Hall’s incredible collections. Carved out of...
by Lauren Marshall | Feb 9, 2021 | Uncategorised
The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall has accumulated many treasures over the centuries: art, artefacts, architecture and the stories of those who have passed through its walls. This series seeks to shine a spotlight on the Hall’s incredible collections. The...
by Lauren Marshall | Oct 9, 2020 | Uncategorised
Within the silver collection of the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall are a number of large silver cups which are known as ‘Loving Cups’. These are used yearly at the Merchant Adventurers’ Venison Feast within a ceremony which is a symbol of...
by Lauren Marshall | Apr 16, 2020 | Uncategorised
For this blog post we are looking the stained glass windows which can be found in the Undercroft, Chapel and the Governor’s Parlour of the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall. The Hall has a small but beautiful collection of stained glass windows dating from the...
by Lauren Marshall | Mar 12, 2020 | Uncategorised
It is perhaps a surprise to many to find out that women have played an active role in The Company of Merchant Adventurers since its foundation in 1357. There are three in particular who lived remarkable lives and feature in the extensive archive of the Guild. ...
by Lauren Marshall | May 28, 2019 | Uncategorised
For this blog post we are looking at the Undercroft…a space very different from the grand surroundings of the Great Hall. This space was never designed to be used by the merchants but for the sick and poorer member of York’s society, many of which had...
