Plans To Extend Historic York Guy Fawkes Birthplace Inn
The operators of a historic York inn that was the birthplace of Guy Fawkes have lodged expansion plans. Insider Media reports that the Grade II* listed building could be expanded by converting a neighbouring building that was previously in use as serviced offices but is now vacant.
The Guy Fawkes Inn was the site of the birth of the notorious gunpowder plotter in 1570, who was a ringleader of a failed plan to blow up the House of Lords on 5 November 1605. Under a historic law, the current owners of the property are prohibited from celebrating Bonfire Night when effigies of Guy Fawkes are traditionally burnt.
A planning statement said: “Both the conversion of 23 Petergate to a hotel use and the use of the garden area as annex food and drinks operation for the Guy Fawkes Inn would accord with key objectives of both local and national policy in that the proposals would actively promote and improve the tourism and leisure offer within the city centre.”
It continued: “This would enhance the choice and quality of existing businesses and services for visitors to the city which in turn would help contribute towards supporting a vibrant and economically buoyant city centre.”
Meanwhile, York city centre has been backed by the government to be considered for UNESCO World Heritage Site Status. The area is rich in Roman and mediaeval remains, with many superbly well preserved buildings, including the celebrated York Minster.
Keith Aspden, Leader of City of York Council, said: “We are thrilled with this acknowledgement of York’s world-class heritage and its universal historic and archaeological importance.”
He added: “The various communities in York have worked hard together to achieve this place on the new UK Tentative List of World Heritage Sites and they deserve the recognition this status brings.”
“York is an outstanding example of continuous urban development over 2,000 years since its foundation as a Roman legionary fortress with evidence of every succeeding period on its urban development.”
“The collection of medieval stained glass in York Minster and the historic parish churches in the city centre is unrivalled. York embraces and values this heritage and will manage it sensitively so that the city continues as a vibrant, innovative, living city.”
Six other sites in the UK and Overseas Territories have been put forward to be considered for the ‘tentative list’, including Birkenhead Park and an iron age settlement on the Shetland Islands.
Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay said: “Today we are confirming our support for some of the most enchanting heritage sites and breathtaking landscapes in the UK and its Overseas Territories as they bid for UNESCO World Heritage Site status.”
“All the locations being put forward would be worthy recipients of this accolade – and we will give them our full backing so they can benefit from the international recognition it can bring.”
The UK currently has 33 sites which have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status.
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