William Arthur Evelyn

William Arthur Evelyn (4 October 1860 – 6 January 1935) was a distinguished historian of York, and the creator of the Evelyn collection.

The Evelyns claimed to be descended from John Evelyn (1620–1706), the diarist. He had two brothers. Francis was a first-class cricketer, while Edward was an international footballer.

References

• Hugh Murray. Dr. Evelyn’s York: the life and work of a pioneer of conservation of the City between 1891 and 1935, illustrated by many photographs of a changing York, from his slide collection. York, England: Wiliam Sessions: Ebor Press in association with the Yorkshire Architectural and York Archaeological Society.