Built by William Johnson, previous landlord of the Three Cranes from 1837-1846, in 1846. He died in 1879 and then his widow until 1907 at the age of 102. It was rebuilt early in the 20th century. *HM
In 1851 at Wigginton Road, Huntington, York, Yorkshire
William Johnson, Brewer and publican aged 46 and born in the City of York
Elizabeth Johnson, Wife aged 45 and born in Easingwold, Yorkshire
William Johnson, Son, Butcher aged 19 and born in the City of York
Elizabeth Johnson, Daughter aged 17 and born in the City of York
Robert Johnson, Son aged 10 and born in the City of York
George Johnson, Son aged 8 and born in the City of York
Charles Johnson, Son aged 7 and born in the City of York
Jane Johnson, Daughter aged 3 and born in West Huntington, Yorkshire
In 1861 at the Bumper Castle Inn, Bootham Shay, Clifton, York
William Johnson, Inn keeper aged 57 and born in York, Yorkshire
Elizabeth Johnson, Wife aged 55 and born in Easingwold, Yorkshire
Elizabeth Johnson, Daughter aged 26 and born in York, Yorkshire
Robert Johnson, Son, Printer aged 20 and born in York, Yorkshire
Charles Johnson, Son, Farm servant aged 16 and born in York, Yorkshire
Jane Johnson, Daughter aged 12 and born in Clifton, Yorkshire
Westminster Gazette. 26 October 1906
Yorks Centenarian Landlady.
Mrs Elizabeth Johnson, landlady of the Bumper Castle Inn, near York, attains her 102nd birthday tomorrow. She enjoys the distinction of being the oldest female licensed victualler in England, and still enjoys good health, and is able to take part in the management of her business,
1920, Bumper Castle, Wigginton road – Mrs Hide
In 1921 at the Bumper Castle Inn, Wiggington Road, York
Harry Cooper, Publican aged 47 years 7 months, and born in Yorkshire
Edith Mary Cooper, Wife aged 44 years 7 months, and born in Yorkshire
Edith Cooper, Daughter aged 13 years 5 months, and born in Yorkshire
Elsie May Andrews, General Domestic Servant aged 20 years 7 months, and born in Haxby, Yorkshire
1930, Bumper Castle, Wigginton road – Mr Jackson
In 1936 is the Bumper Castle, Wigginton road, George Wilson.
In 1953 is Thomas Stead, at the Bumper Castle Inn, Wigginton road, Clifton Without.
*HM - Hugh Murray Directory of York Pubs 1455-2003
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