John Bowes Morrell
(1873-1963)

Died aged c. 90

John Bowes ('J.B.') Morrell (1873–1963) was an English author and historian. He was twice Lord Mayor of York, a leading figure in the local movement to establish a university in York, and founder of the York Conservation Trust. The J.B. Morrell Library at the University of York is named after him.

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Bowes Morrell House. One of the best examples of a late 14th century timber-framed house of unusual plan, of which there is no known parallel in the city. Acquired by York Conservation Trust in 2004 and restored by them, it is named after John Bowes Morrell (1873-1963), co-founder of the Trust, a former Sheriff, twice Lord Mayor and Honorary Freeman of this City.

111 Walmgate, York, United Kingdom where they worked