The history of the Cross Keys Inn, 75 Penleys Grove street, York

York Pubs history

A beerhouse in 1851, but licensee, Thomas Woods was granted a spirit license in 1852. The license was transferred to the Dick Turpin, Moorcroft lane in May 1965; the house closed as part of the Groves clearance scheme. *HM

1858, Cross Keys, Richard Bruce, Penley Grove street, York

1872 Whites, Mrs Margaret Elliott, Cross Keys Inn, 77 Penleys Grove street

1885, Mrs. M. Elliott, Cross Keys, 77 Penleys Grove street

1895, Mrs. Sarah Sutcliffe, Cross Keys, 77 Penley’s Grove street

1913, James Stather, Cross Keys, 77 Penley’s Grove street

1936, Cross Keys Inn, 75 Penleys Grove street, George Merritt

1953, Ronald Todd, Cross Keys Inn, 75 Penleys Grove street


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