BEVERLEY- Walkergate House, one of Beverley’s best-known buildings and the former home of the town’s Register Office, has entered a new phase after being bought by local technology firm fango.
The Georgian property on Walkergate, built around 1780, has been acquired by Beverley-born business owners Joe Gateshill and Greg Usher, founders of fango Ltd, who have now made it the company’s headquarters.
The pair are also offering office space in the building to other businesses, with a small number of parking spaces available.
For many Beverley residents, Walkergate House is closely tied to the town’s recent history. It served as Beverley Register Office from 2002 until 2024 and hosted thousands of ceremonies over those two decades, making it a building associated not just with administration but with major moments in local life.
Its new owners say they have updated the property for modern working while keeping its character intact.
Greg Usher said: “Walkergate House is an incredibly special building, not just because of its architecture but because of its place in Beverley’s story. As someone born and raised here, it means a great deal to be able to bring this building back into active use in a way that supports the local business community.”
Joe Gateshill said: “We’ve created a working environment that respects the heritage of the building while offering modern, flexible office space. Our aim is to make Walkergate House a hub for local businesses, freelancers and growing companies who want something more distinctive than a standard office.”
Fango says the building is being positioned as a base for a range of occupiers, from start-ups and independent professionals to more established firms looking for a central Beverley address.
That points to a wider shift in towns like Beverley, where older buildings are increasingly being repurposed rather than left empty, with commercial use seen as one way of keeping landmark properties active and maintained.
Walkergate House remains a prominent part of the street scene in one of Beverley’s best-known historic areas. Its latest role is rather different from the one many local people will remember, but it keeps the building in use and under local ownership.
Businesses interested in taking space at Walkergate House are being invited to contact fango or commercial property firm Garness Jones for further details.