The Living History of Britain’s Pubs

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The history of the Alexandra Hotel, Market street, York

York Pubs history

Previously the Horse and Jockey, it was the Turf Tavern by 1851 and became the Alexandra by 1876.

1858, William Gray, Turf Tavern, Market street, York

1861, J Thompson, Turf Tavern, Market street

1876, John Garth, Alexandra Hotel, 34 Market street

1885, Naylor Baldwin, Alexandra Hotel, 34 Market street

In 1891 at 34 Market Street, York, Yorkshire
John Maw, Publican aged 39 and born in Malton, Yorkshire
Annie Maw, Wife aged 33 and born in Hull, Yorkshire
Mary Berry, General servant aged 20 and born in Easingwold, Yorkshire

1895, John Maw, Alexandra hotel, 34 Market street

In 1901 at Alexandra Hotel, 34 Market Street, York, Yorkshire
Fran Garner, Hotel proprietor aged 29 and born in Birmingham, Warwickshire
Maude Garner, Wife aged 26 and born in Kendal, Westmorland
Frank G Garner, Son aged 6 months and born in York, Yorkshire
Ada Garner, Sister, Barmaid aged 19 and born in Manchester, Lancashire
Mary Rollison, Domestic servant aged 21 and born in York, Yorkshire
Mary Garnett, Visitor aged 13 and born in Kendal, Westmorland

1902, F Garner, Alexandra Hotel, 34 Market street

In 1911, Frank Garner is at the Kings Arms, 46 Bilton St York

1911 census, Alexandra Hotel, 7 Market street, Douglas

1913, William Henry Douglas, Alexandra inn, 7 Market street

1920, Alexandra Hotel, Market street – W Douglas

1930, Alexandra Hotel, Market street – W Douglas

1936, Alexandra Hotel, Market street, W Douglas



*HM - Hugh Murray Directory of York Pubs 1455-2003

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