The Living History of Britain’s Pubs

Landlords, legends, census records, and lost taverns.

The history of the Eagle Tavern, 74 Goodramgate, York

York from the Scotland NLS site in 1852. This is the Gardeners Arms on the map..

York Pubs history

Previously the Glovers Arms and the Gardeners Arms. The Eagle Tavern by 1850, and offered for sale in 1870 when it closed. At thta time it inclded a former brewhouse. Also called the Spread Eagle. *HM

1843, William Johnson, Gardeners' Arms, 74 Goodramgate

1849, John Brayshaw, Gardeners Arms, 74 Goodramgate

1851, Thomas Acaster, Eagle, 74 Goodramgate

In 1851 at 74, Goodramgate, Holy Trinity Goodramgate, York
Thomas Acaster, Publican aged 37 and born in York, Yorkshire
Caroline Acaster, Wife aged 30 and born in Dartford, Kent
Fanny Acaster, Daughter aged 7 and born in York, Yorkshire
Robert Acaster, Son aged 6 and born in York, Yorkshire
Eliza Acaster, Daughter aged 7 months and born in York, Yorkshire
Charlotte Hoop, General servant aged 26 and born in York, Yorkshire

1858, William Harrison, Eagle Tavern, 74 Goodramgate, York

1861, W Harrison, Eagle, 74 Goodramgate

In 1861 at the Eagle Tavern, 74, Goodramgate, Holy Trinity Goodramgate
William Harrison, Mason aged 43 and born in Barton, Lancashire
Sarah Harrison Wife, Publican aged 33 and born in York, Yorkshire
+ Boarders

Yorkshire Gazette. 13 January 1866
Joseph Bell, KIng street, tailor was charged with stealing a pair of drawers, the property of Nancy Booth, Goodramgate, lately on a visit to her son who keeps the Eagle Tavern, Goodramgate. The prisoner was sentenced to three months imprisonment.



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

And Last updated on: Tuesday, 28-Jul-2026 16:24:17 BST
PUB HISTORY