Heslington Hall

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[edit] History

Heslington Hall dates from about 1565 but most of the present building was built in the nineteenth century when it was rebuilt in 1852-5 for the owner, Yarburgh Greame. The architect was P.C. Hardwick, who designed the Great Hall at Euston station.

During the World War II, Heslington Hall became the headquarters of 4 Group, Bomber Command. By the 1960s it was derelict. The University took over the building as its headquarters in 1962.