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The history of the Swan, 16 Bishopgate Street, York YO23 1JH

York Pubs history

1911 census, Swan Inn, 16 Bishopsgate street

1920, White Swan, Bishopgate street – B Scaife

In 1921 at 16 Bishopgate Street, York, Yorkshire is the Swan
Annie Scaife, Licensed Victualler, Widow aged 56 years 10 months and born in Darlington, Durham
Frederick Sydney Paxman Son-in-law, Clerk, Ministry Of Pensions aged 32 years 8 months and born in Minster, Kent
Mary Jane Paxman, Daughter aged 30 years 1 month and born in York, Yorkshire
Lillian Paxman, Daughter, Clerk aged 19 years 1 month and born in York, Yorkshire
Georgina Wright, Domestic Servant aged 30 years 1 month and born in Barlby, Yorkshire

1930, Swan Inn, Bishopgate street – A Scaife

1936, Swan Inn, Bishopgate street, Mrs Avis

1953, Albert Percy Lister, Swan Inn, 16 Bishopgate street

2018, The Swan, 16 Bishopgate Street, York YO23 1JH


And Last updated on: Thursday, 05-Feb-2026 10:15:32 GMT
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