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Regular readers of this forum will know that this pub has been mentioned several times- in the lost pub section and also the 'skulls threadThe attractive terracotta sign above the entrance to its Yard is still to be seen on Briggate, and shows the inn was at sometime owned by the same person, or a family member, as the 'Crown and Fleece.    

Leodis has 2 pictures of the pub when it was still open.This rather evocative shot down the alley...

... and a closer shot of the entrance. Both pictures were taken at the same time - 01/03/1907. The pub is believed to have closed soon after this date.

On several occasions I've tried to get access to the yard only to find the gate across it locked - but the other day found it open and managed to get 'up close and personal' with the Bay Horse - still there though you'd hardly know it. Here's the entrance today - long bricked up.

and heres a shot of the side - despite its sad state down a rubbish-strewn alley you can still see that this was quite a good building in its day - and its stood the test of time - I would guess its Georgian.

And finally a shot looking back up the yard to Briggate. The evidence of the 'beer drops' to the cellar can still be seen on the ground. The lamps are electric, sadly.

drapesy wrote: And finally a shot looking back up the yard to Briggate. The evidence of the 'beer drops' to the cellar can still be seen on the ground. The lamps are electric, sadly. So who/what occupies the building now Drapesy?Is it part of a shop or is it completely seperate?

drapesy wrote: and heres a shot of the side - despite its sad state down a rubbish-strewn alley you can still see that this was quite a good building in its day - and its stood the test of time - I would guess its Georgian. Hi drapesy The building is three storeys high this is a good indicater that it could be Georgian.

sundowner wrote: drapesy wrote: and heres a shot of the side - despite its sad state down a rubbish-strewn alley you can still see that this was quite a good building in its day - and its stood the test of time - I would guess its Georgian. Hi drapesy The building is three storeys high this is a good indicater that it could be Georgian. The windows, if original,could be early victorian.Its certainly within a 30-40 year window (like that eh eh?)of late Georgian and the early Victorian.The bricks appear similar to those in Crown Court,is our very own brick expert Si watching?

It certainly has a Georgian look with the small windows.