York pub history index
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer. 13 August 1955
Of 52 Yorkshire inns scheduled by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government during the past year as being outstanding historic or architectural importance, 27 are situated in York.
Fifteen of York's inns have been placed on the statutory list, meaning that they cannot be demolished or altered without notice, and the remainder of the 27 are on the supplementary list, and will be preserved as long as other and wider interests are not unduly affected.
Established in 1798, The Blue Bell is York’s smallest pub. Last decorated in 1903 and retaining all of it’s Edwardian charm, a drink in The Blue Bell is a step back in time.
NO TVs, music, games machines or any other modern ‘attractions’ that could interrupt the enjoyment of your pint.
Residents at this address
1823 Baines, Blue Bell, Rhd. Richardson, Fossgate
1829 Pigots, Blue Bell, Joseph Powell, 53 Fossgate
Yorkshire Gazette. 27 September 1834
TO BE LET - All that well accustomed Public House, together with all the conveniences thereunto belonging, known by the sign of the Blue Bell, situate in Fossgate, in the City of York.
For further Particulars, apply to Mr Joseph Powell, the Tenant, on the Premises
September 26th 1834.
1840, Blue Bell, Joseph Powell, 53 Fossgate
Yorkshire Gazette. 29 March 1845
Death - On Monday, 24th instance , after a long illness, much respected, aged 55, Mr Joseph Powell, late of the Blue Bell Inn, Fossgate, imn this city.
In 1871 at Fossgate, St Crux, York, Yorkshire ; the Blue Bell
Frances Maxwell, Inn keeper, aged 50 and born in Wimbleton, Surrey
John Maxwell, Son, Railway waggon maker, aged 22 and born in Felling Gutheard, Durham
Luke Maxwell, Son, Billiard marker, aged 16 and born in York, Yorkshire
James Connolly, Boarder, Compositor, aged 21 and born in Hull, Yorkshire
1872, Blue Bell Inn, Mrs Frances Maxwell, 53 Fossgate
1885, Blue Bell, Mrs. Sarah Brown, 53 Fossgate
1895, David Noonan, victualler, 53 Fossgate
In 1901 at 53 Fossgate, York, Yorkshire
David Noonan, Publican 55, aged 55 and born in Cork, Ireland
Annie Noonan, Wife, aged 34 and born in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Florence Noonan, Daughter, Dressmaker, aged 15 and born in York, Yorkshire
Oswald Noonan, Son, aged 12 and born in York, Yorkshire
1911 census, Blue Bell, 53 Fossgate, Robinson
In 1911 at 53 Fossgate York, York, Yorkshire
George Edwin Robinson, Publican aged 35 and born in York, Yorkshire
Annie Robinson, Wife aged 33 and born in York, Yorkshire
Annie Robinson, Daughter aged 12 and born in York, Yorkshire
Edith Maud Robinson, Daughter aged 5 and born in York, Yorkshire
George Edin Robinson, Son aged 2 and born in York, Yorkshire
William George Horsnell, Boarder, Soldier aged 24 and born in Bushey Herts
Rose Brown, General servant domestic aged 16 and born in Lees Yorkshire
In 1921 at Blue Bell Hotel, Fossgate, York, Yorkshire
George Edwin Robinson, Publican aged 45 and born in York, Yorkshire
Annie Robinson, Wife aged 43 and born in York, Yorkshire
Annie Elizabeth Robinson, Daughter, House Maid aged 22 and born in York, Yorkshire
Edith Maud Robinson, Daughter, Shop Assistant Inglis & Sons Jewellers aged 16 and born in York, Yorkshire
George Edwin Robinson, Son aged 13 and born in York, Yorkshire
Richard William Robinson, Father, Railway Goods Guard Retired Great Northern Railway aged 83 and born in Deal, Kent
In 1939, George Edwin Robinson is at The Bungalow Heslington Lane, Fulford, York
2018, The Blue Bell, 53 Fossgate, York, YO1 9TF