The history of the Flying Dutchman, 10 Grape lane, York

York Pubs history

Previously a beerhouse called the Bloomsbury, named the Flying Dutchman by 1855. Both were names of race horses, this was owned by Lord Eglinton, and a derby winner as well as the St Leger. Last mentioned in 1867.

1858, George Donaldson, Flying Dutchman, 10 Grape lane, York

In 1861 at the Flying Dutctman, 10, Grape Lane, St Michael Le Belfrey, York,
George Donaldson, Inn keeper aged 42 and born in York, Yorkshire
Jane Taylor, House keeper aged 38 and born in Bedale, Yorkshire
Frederick Taylor, Boarder, Cabinet maker aged 19 and born in London, Middlesex
John Taylor, Boarder aged 12 and born in York, Yorkshire



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