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The history of the Saracens Head, St. Andrewgate, York

York Pubs history

Called the Saracens Head between 1818 and 1838, then renamed to the Turks Head. *HM

1818, J Johnson, Saracens Head, St. Andrewgate

1823, John Johnson, Saracens Head, St. Andrewgate

1840, Henry Hawkswell, Saracens Head, St Andrewgate


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

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