The history of the Blue Bell, 89 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

1818, Hannah Ward, Blue Bell, Micklegate

1823, Hannah Wade, Blue Bell, Micklegate

1829 Pigots, George Sidwell, Blue Bell, Micklegate

1840 Pigots, William Spenceley, Blue Bell, Micklegate

1849, Ann Bell, Blue Bell, 89 Micklegate

1851, A. Bailey, Blue Bell, 89 Micklegate

1858, George Exelby, Blue Bell, 89 Micklegate, York

1861, G Exelby, Blue Bell, 89 Micklegate

In 1861 census, George Exelby is at the Blue Bell Inn, 89 Micklegate, St Martins Micklegate, York
George Exelby, Licensed victualler, aged 34 and born in Bishopthorpe, Yorkshire
Jane Exelby, Wife, aged 30 and born in Sigglesthorne, Yorkshire
Harry Exelby, Son, aged 4 and born in Yorkshire
Arthur E Exelby, Son, aged 2 and born in York, Yorkshire
Elizabeth Holmes, Domestic general servant, aged 21 and born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire

The Bell Hotel, by 1867.



* Clements Hall Local History Group
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