York House was built in 1937/38 for Constantine Shipping Company Ltd by Graham Dawbarn (London) and Kitching & Co (Middlesbrough), architects.

Joseph died in 1922 so his sons would have been at the helm by then.

The Constantine coat of arms is still above the door with the motto ‘facta non verba’ (deeds, not words)

The stained glass windows also carry a flag with a “C” motif.

The Constantine Building at the University stands directly opposite.