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The Ancient Society of York Florists

the oldest horticultural society in the world - founded 1768

Welcome to The Ancient Society of York Florists

(a Society for the Amateur Gardener, Grower & Exhibitor

of Fruit, Flowers & Vegetables, Floral Art, Handicrafts & Baking)

we hold the record for 'worlds longest running horticultural show - established 1768'

all shows held in the Recreation Hall, The Village, Wigginton YO32 2LL.

Auricula Ancient Society

Auricula Ancient Society was raised by Mr K Bowser and named after the Ancient Society of York Florists. A popular Gold Centred Alpine Auricula that many exhibitors now grow. Photo by K. Leeming

Affiliated to:

The National Chrysanthemum Society The National Dahlia Society The National Vegetable Society

The Daffodil Society The Royal Horticultural Society The National Sweet Pea Society

PATRONS His Grace The Archbishop of York; The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor of York; Lady Deramore; Sir Marcus Worsley Bt.; Sue Biggs, Director General RHS; Liz Philip, (Principal, Askham Bryan College); Peter Goodchild; M Fish, North of England Horticultural Society; Air Cdre W G Gambold DL, FCMI, RAF Rtd

PRESIDENT Mrs P Dawson Brown