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The Volunteer Arms in Watson Street existed by 1901 when the Nicholson family ran the pub for a considerable number of years.
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In 1901 at the Volunteer Arms, 2 Watson Street, York, Yorkshire
Matthew Nicholson, Inn keeper, Widower aged 52 and born in Pockley, Yorkshire
Laura Nicholson, Daughter, Barmaid aged 28 and born in York, Yorkshire
John K Nicholson, Son, Coach builder aged 26 and born in York, Yorkshire
Mary E Nicholson, Daughter, Servant general aged 23 and born in York, Yorkshire
William Nicholson, Son, Coach builder aged 21 and born in York, Yorkshire
1911, Public House, 2 Watson street, Nicholson
In 1911 at 2 Watson St York, York, Yorkshire
John Kirlew Nicholson, Publican aged 36 and born in York
Julia Amelia Nicholson, Wife aged 35 and born in York
Matthew John Nicholson, Son aged 3 and born in York
1913, John Kirlew Nicholson, 2 Watson Street, beer retailer
In 1921 at 4 Watson Street, York, Yorkshire
John Kirlew Nicholson, Inn Keeper aged 46 years 9 months and born in York, Yorkshire
Julia Amelia Nicholson Wife, Inn Keeper aged 46 years and born in York, Yorkshire
Matthew John Nicholson Son aged 14 years and born in York, Yorkshire
Cyril Thomas Nicholson Son aged 10 years 1 month and born in York, Yorkshire
In 1939 Electoral register at 4 Watson Street, York
Albert E Blanshard, Licensed Victualler, born 12 Apr 1901
Doris Blanshard, Domestic Duties, born 01 Jan 1903
2018, Volunteer Arms, Watson Street, York, YO24 4BH