Introduction
New Earswick is a garden village. It was originally created to provide better housing for families on low incomes. The houses were designed with gardens which were large enough to grow vegetables and fruit trees. There were also generous green open spaces throughout the village.
- History
In 1901, the son of Joseph Rowntree, Seabohm Rowntree published an article on the poor living conditions of the working classes in York. Joseph Rowntree was inspired to create a better environment for these families so aquired 60 hectares (150 acres) of land north of the city of York.
Raymond Unwin and Richard Barry Parker were commisioned to provide the overall plan for the new village of New Earswick. The village was open to all low income families, not just Rowntree employees and was completed in 1904.
Period
- 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
- Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
- Associated People
- Key Information
Type
Designed Rural Space
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
20th Century (1901 to 2000)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
100
Civil Parish
New Earswick