The Living History of Britain’s Pubs

Landlords, legends, census records, and lost taverns.

The history of the Bell Hotel, Micklegate, York

The Blue Bell is mentioned in 1795, and later The Bell by 1867. Closed in 1937 and licence was transferred to The Imperial. *

York Pubs history

Earlier the Blue Bell, at 89 Micklegate

1872 Whites, John Cleasby, Bell Hotel, 91 Micklegate

1885, James Brunton, Bell Hotel, 90 Micklegate

1902, W Blum, Bell Commercial Hotel, 90 Micklegate

1913, Oswald Francis Young, Bell, 36 Micklegate

1920, Bell Hotel, Micklegate – Mrs Young

1930, Bell Hotel, Micklegate – G F Young

1936, Bell Hotel, Micklegate, Thonas Welborn




* Clements Hall Local History Group
And Last updated on: Thursday, 05-Feb-2026 10:15:46 GMT
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