The history of the Fat Ox, Cattle Market, Fawcett street, York

York from the Scotland NLS site in 1852.

York Pubs history

One of six pubs opened in what was to become Fawcett street in the new cattle market which opened outside the walls in 1827. The premises included a brewery when put up for sale in 1857. It was at the corner of Victoria street, and became the Woolpack at 6 Fawcett street, by 1867. *HM

1840, John Hall, Fat Ox, Cattle market

1843, Robert Archbell, Fat Ox, Cattle market

1849, William Harrison, Fat Ox, Cattle market

1861, R Eagle, Fat Ox, Cattle Market

1867, Renamed the Woolpack , at 6 Fawcett street.


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