The Living History of Britain’s Pubs

Landlords, legends, census records, and lost taverns.

The history of the Black Boy, 5 First Water lane, York

First Water lane was demolished in 1852. The Black Boy was nearer to the end at Nessgate than that at Kings Staith. York from the Scotland NLS site in 1852.

York Pubs history

1818, James Howcraft, Black Boy, First Water lane

1829 Pigots, James Howcroft, Black Boy, First Water lane

1840 Pigots, John Bradley, Black Boy, 3 First Water lane

1849, George Shilton, Black Boy, First Water lane

1851, G. Shillito, Black Boy, 5 First Water lane




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