Architecture of Yorkshire

1906 – ‘Bishopsbarns’, York, Yorkshire

Architect: Walter H. Brierley

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Designed by Walter H. Brierley as a home for himself. The house is in the Tudor Revival style, inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement. It is of two storeys, and is built of handmade bricks, which are only two inches thick. The roofs are covered in handmade tile, and incorporate dormer windows, bringing light into the attics. Listed Building Grade II*.

Published July 15, 2009 | Last Updated December 29, 2025

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