The Living History of Britain’s Pubs

Landlords, legends, census records, and lost taverns.

The history of the Punch Bowl, 10 St. Sampson square, York

York from the Scotland NLS site in 1852. St Sampsons square was formerly called Thursday Market.

York Pubs history

1818, J Clapham, Punch Bowl, Sampsons square

1823, John Clapham, Punch Bowl, Thursday market

1829, Punch Bowl, Sh. Clapham, Sampson’s square

1840, William Pears, Punch Bowl, 10 Sampson Square

1843, James Dillon, Punch Bowl, St Sampsons Square

1851, John Bean, Punch Bowl, 10 St. Sampson square


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