The Living History of Britain’s Pubs

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The history of the Britannia, Acomb, York

York Pubs history

Earliest mention was in 1822. Altered in 1921. Transferred from Tadcaster District to York in 1937 when Acomb became part of the city. *HM

1834 Pigots, Britannia, John Waud, Acomb

1851, Ralph Waud, Britannia, Acomb

1858, Britannia, R Ward, Acomb, York

1920, Britannia Inn, Acomb – C Stephenson

1930, Britannia Inn, Acomb – C Stephenson

In 1936 is the Britannia Inn, Acomb, W Butler.

In 1953 is Louis Carroll, at the Britannia Inn, 3 The Green, Acomb.



*HM - Hugh Murray Directory of York Pubs 1455-2003

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