The Yorkshire Grey
Old name for public houses in England
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The Yorkshire Grey was a common name for public houses in England; some still survive but most have now closed or changed their name. They were named for the Yorkshire Grey Horse, a breed commonly used to pull brewery drays.
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Extant public houses
Biggleswade
140 London Road, Biggleswade[1]
Camden, London
At the corner of Gray's Inn Road and Theobald's Road in Bloomsbury, Camden, London, situated to the north of Gray's Inn. It is a Grade II listed building, built in 1877 by J. W. Brooker.[2] The pub was established in 1676 and was historically in the county of Middlesex.[3] The Amalgamated Society of Gentleman's Servants once met at "The Yorkshire Grey" inn in the late 18th century, although Hart Street is mentioned as the location and it is possibly a different pub.[3] In 1848 it was owned by an Oliver Waterloo King.[4] It serves Scotch and Japanese whiskies and traditional English pub grub.[5]
Doncaster
Located at 16–17 Hall Gate, Doncaster.
Earl's Croome, Worcestershire
[Is this the same as the Elgar Inn listed below?] Located on the A38, Earl's Croome. The Elgar Inn has been renamed to the original name of The Yorkshire Grey
Westminster, London
There is a Yorkshire Grey public house on the corner of Langham Street and Middleton Place in Fitzrovia/East Marylebone, City of Westminster, London W1 (51°31′8.23″N 0°8′28.91″W). The Yorkshire Grey dates back to at least 1826.[6] It was rebuilt in 1882–83 to designs by the architect George Treacher.[7]
The author and playwright J. B. Priestley was a regular visitor during the Second World War when he did his inspirational talks on BBC radio from the nearby Broadcasting House.[6] The bandleader Billy Cotton was a frequent customer, as his radio programme was also broadcast from there.[6]
Interior view
Leaded windows with stained glass inserts
Bar
Extinct public houses
| Location | Notes |
|---|---|
| Brentwood | Now a Giggling Squid restaurant at 33 High Street. |
| Cambridge | In the 19th century at 64 King Street |
| Coggeshall, Essex | Now a dental surgery.[8] |
| Earl's Croome, Worcester | Renamed The Elgar Inn. |
| Eltham, London | Constructed in the 1920s on the Eltham Road (now South Circular) between Eltham and Lee. Closed in 1994 and became a McDonald's restaurant.[9] |
| Portsmouth | Corner of Guildhall Walk and Alex Rose Ln. Grade II listed. Now the "Guildhall Village". |
| Sheffield | Built in 1833 at 69 Charles Street, Sheffield, closed in 2006 and later demolished. |
| Stevenage | Grade II listed building at 17 High Street.[10] Now an ASK Italian restaurant.[11][12] |
| Stratford, London | A Grade II listed building at 335–7 Stratford High Street.[13] Also known as Spread Eagle and The Log Cabin. Closed in 2006 and now a hotel. |
| Winson Green, Birmingham | Now Lokman Sofrası, a Turkish restaurant. |
