Landlords, legends, census records, and lost taverns.
Previously the Horse and Jockey. Named the Turf Tavern by 1837. Described as newly built when sold in 1848. The Turf Tavern by 1851 and later the Alexandra Hotel *HM.
1840 Pigots, John Orton, Turf Coffee House, 58 Jubbergate
In 1841 at Coffee House, Jubber Gate, St Peter the Little, York
John Orton, Coffee House Keeper aged 39 and born in Yorkshire
Ann Orton, Female aged 40 and born in Yorkshire
Euphemia H Orton, Female aged 10 and born in Yorkshire
John William Orton, Male aged 10 and born in Yorkshire
Ann Elizth Orton, Female aged 8 and born in Yorkshire
Constantia Ada Orton, Female aged 5 and born in Yorkshire
Alfred Thomas Orton, Male aged 8 months and born in Yorkshire
Hannah Wake, Independant Female aged 68 and born in Yorkshire
Mary Ealand, Female Servant aged 25 and born in Yorkshire
Elizabeth Binckley, Female Servant aged 32 and born in Yorkshire
John Sigsworth, Traveller aged 27 and born in Yorkshire
1843, John Orton, Turf Coffee House, 59 Jubbergate
1851, W. Gray, Turf Tavern, 59 Jubbergate
1858, William Gray, Turf Tavern, Market street, York
1861, J Thompson, Turf Tavern, Market street
*HM - Hugh Murray Directory of York Pubs 1455-2003