York Dispensary

It provided free treatment to poor patients, and its doctors undertook home visits when necessary.

In 1899, it needed larger premises, and moved to a building on Duncombe Place, designed by Edmund Kirby and constructed at a cost of £6,000.

[2] Kirby was originally commissioned by the firm of solicitors, Messrs Gray, Dodsworth and Cobb to build offices.

When the neighbouring site was purchased by the dispensary, it also took on Kirby, and tasked him with constructing both buildings in the same style.

Inside, the original dispensary and office staircases survive, as do various doors, architraves and cornices.