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The history of the Square and Compass, 16 Long Close lane, York

York Pubs history

Square and Compass, 16 Long Close lane, York

1829, Square & Compass, Richard Ledger, Long Close lane

1840, Square and Compass, Thomas Smith, 17 Longclose Lane

1851 Whites, Square & Compass, Thomas Smith, 16 Long Close lane

Yorkshire Gazette. 30 August 1851
York Brewster Sessions andit appeared in this city there are three hundred and two houses licensed for sale of intoxicating liquor.
Several publicans were reported as not conducting their houses with respectability, amongst whom were Mr Watson, who keeps the Square and Compass Inn, Goodramgate, and Mr Carr, of the Lord Nelson Inn, Swinegate.
Mr Watson had his license refused, and Mr Carr, who was not present, had his license postponed.

In 1871 census at the Square and Compass Public House, Wesley Place, St Crux, York, Yorkshire
George Fisher, Licensed public house keeper, aged 43 and born in Scarbro, Yorkshire
Sarah Fisher, Wife, aged 46 and born in Eastrington, Yorkshire

1872, Square and Compass Inn, Daniel Macdonald, Long Close lane, George street

1885, Square of Compass, Darby Malia, 16 Long Close lane




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