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The history of the Brewers Arms, 17 Walmgate, York

York Pubs history

Brewers Arms, 17 Walmgate, York

1849, Brewers Arms, Timothy Wilson, 144 Walmgate

1851, Brewers Arms, Timothy Wilson, 144 Walmgate

1858, Brewers Arms, T Wilson, 144 Walmgate, York

1861, Brewers Arms, W Sawyer, 144 Walmgate

In 1871 at Brewers Arms 87 Walmgate, St Margaret, York, Yorkshire
Michael Myers, Inn keeper aged 48 and born in Mayo, Ireland
Jane Myers, Inn keeper's wife aged 46 and born in Malton, Yorkshire
Maria Myers, Daughter, Farmer's wife aged 23 and born in Morpeth, Northumberland
Catharine Myers, Daughter, Milliner aged 18 and born in York, Yorkshire
Thomas Myers, Son aged 14 and born in York, Yorkshire
William Kenny, Son-in-law, Farm labourer aged 28 and born in Burton, Cheshire
Hugh McGrath, Boarder, Bricklayer aged 26 and born in Market Weigton, Yorkshire
Thomas Jones, Boarder, Bricklayer aged 28 and born in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

1872, Brewers Arms Inn, Michael Myers, 87 Walmgate

1885, Brewers Arms, Mrs. Sarah Myers, Walmgate

1895, Patrick McArdle, victualler, 87 Walmgate

1902, P McArdle, Brewers Arms, 87 Walmgate

Leeds Mercury. 30 May 1906
York Licences Extinguished.
The York Compensation Authority confirmed the refusal of the licences of the Three Cups, the Brewers Arms, the Black Bull, Walmgate, the Square and Compasses (Long Close lane) and the Leopard Inn (Coney street), all fully licensed houses, which had been reported for extinction.





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PUB HISTORY