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The history of the Blue Bell, 152 Walmgate, York

York Pubs history

Blue Bell, 152 Walmgate, York


1818, Sarah Bell, Blue Bell, Walmgate

1823 Baines, Sarah Bell, Blue Bell, Walmgate

1829 Pigots, Sarah Bell, Blue Bell, Walmgate

1840, Blue Bell, John Butler, 94 Walmgate

1843, John Butler, Blue Bell, 94 Walmgate

1851, J. Butler, Blue Bell, 94 Walmgate

1872, Jasper Costolow, Blue Bell Inn, 152 Walmgate

1876, Jasper Costolow, Blue Bell Inn, 152 Walmgate

1885, Blue Bell, James Costolow, 152 Walmgate

1895, William Halliday, victualler 152 Walmgate

In 1901 at Blue Bell Tavern, 152, Walmgate, York, Yorkshire
William Halliday, Horse dealer aged 49 years and born in Yorkshire York
Jane Halliday, Wife aged 45 years and born in Yorkshire York
Caroline Swales, Half cousin, Barmaid aged 23 years and born in Yorkshire
Maude Halliday, Grand daughter aged 7 years and born in Yorkshire York

1902, Blue Bell, W Halliday, 152 Walmgate

1911 census, Blue Bell, 152 Walmgate, Halliday

1913, Blue Bell, 152 Walmgate, George Barrett

1920, Blue Bell, Walmgate – H Wilkinson

1930, Blue Bell, Walmgate – T H Douglas

1936, Blue Bell, Walmgate, Reginald J Mortimer

1953, Mrs Jessie Stannard, Blue Bell, 150 & 152 Walmgate

1955, Mrs Jessie Stannard, Blue Bell, 150 & 152 Walmgate


And Last updated on: Thursday, 05-Feb-2026 10:15:45 GMT
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