1890 – Design for Laundry, Askham Grange, York

Architect: Chorley & Connon

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Askham Grange was built in 1886 for Sir Andrew Fairbairn by Chorley and Connan Architects from Leeds. A large extension was added to the house in 1912 by Fairbairn Wales. The design for a laundry building was published in The Builder, June 21 1890. Askham Grange is now a women’s open category prison.

Published May 15, 2025