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Closed in 1911 by the Compensation Authority. Scotland NLS site in 1852. ; the Joiners Arms on the map.
1840, Square and Compass, John Garnett, Wesley place
1849, John Garnett, Square & Compass, 3 Wesley place
1851, T. Garnett, Joiners Arms, 6 Wesley place
1858, Thomas Garnett, Joiners Arms, Wesley place, York
1861, T. Garnett, Joiners Arms, Wesley place
1872, George Fisher, Joiners Arms, Wesley place, Garden place
1876, George Fisher, Square and Compass Inn, Wesley place, Hungate
1885, Mrs. Mary Foster, Square and Compass, Wesley place, Lowther street
1895, Joseph Lund, Square & Compass, Wesley place, Hungate
1902, F Parker, Square & Compass, Wesley place
1911 Census, Public House, 17 Wesley place, Parker
Leeds Mercury. 06 July 1911
The York Compensation Authority yesterday awarded £1,450 compensation in respect of the licence of the Square and Compass, Hungate deferred to them by the Licensing Justices, and £2,250 in respect of the licence of the Sportsman, Hungate.
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